Chapter 283

Sebastian's handsome face was expressionless. "I don't believe so many coincidences can happen at the same time. Melanie's appearance was suspiciously well-timed. A delicate young woman like her couldn't have saved me without someone helping her." "So, you didn't trust her in the first place?" Vivienne prompted. "That's right." "But she stuck with you for years. Didn't you ever fall in love with her, even just a little?" Vivienne pressed. Sebastian cut a look at Vivienne, as if surprised that she'd ask the same question Melanie had. He asked sardonically, "Can you fall in love with someone you're constantly wary of?" Vivienne thought he'd been cruel to lie to her about sending Melanie away, only to secretly keep the latter as his side piece and pay for her upkeep. But Vivienne never thought he'd do something far crueler after that. She couldn't help but sputter. "So, your apathy and heartless behavior toward me during the three years of our marriage were all part of your grand sc