Chapter 145

Last night was the first time Sebastian had ever made oatmeal, and he wasn't completely confident about it. "Mr. Holt, maybe…" When Penelope saw the look on his face, she felt her heart twist with jealousy, but she forced a smile. "Jules used to take me out for good food all the time. I know her taste better than anyone. How about… I give you a hand?" "Alright." Sebastian gave a slight nod. "Ms. Dawson, I'll pay you five times your usual rate." Her smile froze for a moment. She couldn't tell if she should feel happy or jealous. She earned triple pay for babysitting and tutoring Xavier. But just for helping him cook for Julia, he was offering five times her rate? In Sebastian's eyes, Penelope was the only friend Julia had ever really had. She was the only person Julia had been close to and trusted. Penelope stepped aside, but when Sebastian walked past, their shoulders brushed lightly. He didn't think anything of it. Penelope, on the other hand, felt a rush of giddy sweetness, li