Chapter 150

Elaria lowered her head slightly, and instantly met Sebastian's gaze. - Gentle, with a trace of longing. But instead of being moved, a wave of sorrow swept through her.  She tilted her face up slightly, blinking back tears, her voice hoarse and raw. "Sebastian, how am I supposed to forgive you? Tell me, how could we still be husband and wife? I cried till I ran out of tears, my heart shattered so badly I couldn't even piece it back together. If I hadn't been so caught up in you back then, my grandma... she'd still be here. She was fine..." Her lashes fluttered down, her eyes shimmering with tears. Sebastian's heart softened. He finally understood - she blamed herself most of all, and that guilt made forgiveness impossible. He reached out, and despite his rough fingertips, gently wiped away her tears. But her skin was so delicate that just that light touch left a faint red mark at the corner of her eye, making her look all the more fragile. Without really thinking, Sebastian leaned in a