Chapter 162

"Valeria." Sebastian looked at her, taking in the gentle face now marked with self-mockery. She was upset, and he could see it. He hadn't been around many women. Mallory was bold and outgoing, while Jane was quiet and well-behaved. At that moment, Valeria's sharpness felt unfamiliar to him. Maybe hearing Sebastian call Jane's name had struck a nerve. He kept his emotions in check, speaking softer as he tried to change the subject. "Valeria, can we not talk about her anymore?" He didn't think Valeria wanted to hear about his ex right then, just like he couldn't stand hearing Shane's name. He understood that holding her drunk the night before while calling out another woman's name had made her uncomfortable. He wanted to drop the subject, but Valeria wasn't ready to let it go. Valeria gripped the milk carton tightly. "Why won't you talk about her? Are you ashamed? Do you feel humiliated?" She pressed, "Sebastian, did you ever love her?" She wanted to know whether Sebastian h