Chapter 119

I clenched my fingers slightly. It seemed Sebastian could read my thoughts. “Don’t worry. Pop-Pop’s not unreasonable. Above all, he just wants you to be happy, and I’ll help talk to him…” “I…” I was about to say something when footsteps approached, followed by Alexander’s voice. “Vivienne? Why haven’t you gone back yet? Is Big Brother here too?” Sebastian smiled at Alexander. “Just talking with Vivienne for a bit.” Sebastian’s nature was gentle, and when I stayed at Ashford Manor, I’d actually gotten along better with him than with anyone else. Alexander didn’t suspect anything and simply said to me, “I noticed you didn’t eat much earlier. How about going back and having a little more?” “Okay,” I replied quietly. Sebastian’s gaze flickered between us for a moment, then he spoke up. “I’ll head back too. Otherwise, Lydia will start suspecting I’ve been smoking outside again.” Alexander’s eyes lingered on the cigarette butts on the ground, the corner of his mouth twitching