Chapter 257

Sebastian lowered his gaze. He scanned the blue gown on the model. Its voluminous skirt gleamed under the studio lights, the soft blue shining with every shift. He stared at the gown, lost in thought. When Selena's shoot wrapped up, Valeria took her back to the dressing room to change. Sebastian lingered by the doorway. His sharp and handsome features carried the weight of long hesitation. He didn't want to push her into something she didn't want. However, he also knew that if he walked out of this studio today, he might never get the chance to ask again. He finally spoke. "Valeria… let's take a picture together. Just this once. I won't bother you again after this." He had already made up his mind. He looked into Valeria's eyes as he spoke, then quickly looked away. He didn't want to see her shut him out. At some point, Sebastian realized he was afraid to look her in the eye. … The staff helped Valeria into the blue gown. It was a little too big for her, so they pinned the