Chapter 271

In the evening, after resting at home all day, Julia grabbed her bag and opened the door, ready to go out for a walk. But just then, she heard a voice. "What are you doing here?" Julia's face darkened as she stared at Sebastian and Xavier standing at her doorstep. "Mommy..." Xavier called out timidly. The unease in his gaze made her falter for a second, but she swiftly steeled herself. "Did you go to my parents' place?" she demanded coldly, her eyes locking on Sebastian with sharp and undisguised anger. "I'm sorry, Julia. You've been avoiding me lately, and I was worried," Sebastian said, offering no excuses. "Worried about me, or the baby?" She sneered. Without hesitation, Sebastian replied, "Of course I'm worried about you. Do you really think so little of me, Julia?" His eyes held undeniable sadness, as if her saying "yes" could make him break down. Julia shook her head. What was she thinking? This was Sebastian. How could he possibly cry over her? "Believe what you want