Chapter 38

Sebastian stood in the villa's glass conservatory, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand. His tall, lean figure cast a lonely silhouette against the transparent walls. He couldn't stop thinking about how Roxanne had left so decisively earlier today without the slightest hesitation. She hadn't even cared when he suggested having dinner together. Before this, she would always prepare a full spread of his favorite dishes whenever he chose to come home for a meal. She would always wait for him no matter how late he returned. Sometimes, he would promise to come back, only to be delayed by work. But even if he arrived in the dead of night, Roxanne would still be there, waiting. Her mind and her heart were always filled with him. Whenever he made plans to take her out for a meal, she would dress up early, ready and waiting at the restaurant. Roxanne's love had been woven into every little detail of their life. But today, she didn't care about him in the slightest. Sebastian's brow