Chapter 312

Sebastian looked at Valeria. Even in the darkness, with her features blurred, he could make out her silhouette. He reached out and carefully brushed a strand of hair from her cheek, then twined it slowly around his finger. He couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. He didn't want to wake her up either, so he just toyed with that strand of hair. By the time he let go, the long lock had curled slightly after being coiled for so long. In the end, he failed to suppress a cough. Turning his body away instinctively, he tried to muffle it. Valeria had always been a light sleeper. Her mind was a bit foggy as she opened her eyes, hearing Sebastian's restrained cough. "Are you feeling unwell?" She stood up to fetch him another pillow, hoping that it might make him more comfortable. Sebastian suddenly pulled her into his arms, though. Her first instinct was to push him away, but his body burned hot against her. His chest trembled with every cough. A faint stir of pity rose from deep w