Chapter 106

Valeria texted, "Be careful on the road. She's allergic to peanuts, so don't let her eat anything with them inside. Don't get her too excited, and don't let her run or jump around too much." A woman's gentle reminders. Sebastian merely glanced at the message, but her voice seemed to softly echo in his ears, like a wife gently instructing her husband and daughter. The tone was tender and calm. It sent warmth through Sebastian's chest. Unfortunately, Selena was Valeria's daughter, and Valeria's husband was someone else. On the road, as the car moved forward and the streetlights cast shadows on his face, Sebastian glanced up at the rearview mirror now and then. Selena was watching him, too. And she gave him a sweet smile. Sebastian smiled back. "We're almost at the mall." Leo hated being in the car, and he'd squirm constantly, as if he were sitting on needles. But Selena was like an obedient little princess, sitting there quietly as she curiously gazed out the window in anticipati