Chapter 326

After Sebastian said that, he pressed Valeria's head against his chest. He truly feared seeing even the slightest hint of hesitation or doubt on her face. Her silence and the steady warmth of her breath against his chest cut him like a knife. He couldn't help but wonder whether she would have a happier life if they hadn't gotten married or if he weren't around. Sebastian felt that he was shamefully selfish. He had used self-punishment to force her heart to soften, making his move when she was vulnerable. Suddenly, he felt the soft touch of her fingers gently patting his back. Sebastian's whole body tightened. Her fingertips seemed to carry a kind of magic, allowing his body to relax the next moment. All the tension seemed to leave him as Valeria's hand slowly trailed up along his spine. She pressed her cheek against his chest. "If we get a divorce, will I get a lot of money?" "Yes." Sebastian swallowed down the bitterness in his heart. Valeria explained, "I spent a whole nigh