Chapter 254

"To be frank, I never really hated you. I only ever resented you," Valeria answered Sebastian. On the delivery bed, she had felt resentment toward Sebastian—and also toward herself. Valeria bent down and reached out, brushing the corner of Sebastian's eyes with her fingertips. He was already crying helplessly, and she had never seen this proud, distant man fall apart like this. She felt the heat of his tears on her skin, but the ocean breeze dried them almost instantly. "Sebastian, how could I ever hate someone I once loved so deeply?" He had once been the brightest part of her high school years. He froze, trembling as he repeated, "You used to love me". Valeria pulled her hand free and, without hesitation, scattered the ashes into the sea. Carried by the wind, the ashes drifted into the sea, where they became part of nature again. Louis was now here, and so was she. It felt as if a weight was finally lifted from her chest. A wave of dizziness washed over Valeria, and she grip