Chapter 447

Abe's heart pounded with a hidden fear. Celbert Strauss approached Sebastian and shouted, "Kneel!" Sebastian stood his ground. Even though he had lost his memory, he hadn't lost his pride. Taking a few punches and kicks was one thing, but kneeling? No way. "Hey, are you deaf? Didn't you hear me talking to you?" Celbert bellowed, his anger flaring when Sebastian didn't respond. He raised his hand and slapped him. Sebastian's instincts kicked in just as the slap was about to land. He caught Celbert's wrist in mid-air. It was just his reflex. He might let someone hit him, but not in the face. Only Lillian had ever done that. Despite his memory loss, his reflexes wouldn't allow it. "Ah! Let go of my hand. It's going to break!" Celbert screamed, tears welling up from the pain. He tried to pull his hand free, but the pain sapped his strength. "Fool, let him go!" Abe rushed over to help. He tried to pry Sebastian's hand off but couldn't budge it. Frustrated, he unleashed a flurry of p