Chapter 126 I Am Not Going Anywhere

Nancy stayed in the master bedroom all night, keeping watch. In the dim light, the sharp edges of Sebastian's face softened in sleep, leaving him looking almost fragile. It was the first time he had ever gotten hurt because of her. Tina's words from the day before returned without warning. "Ask your heart how you feel when you're with him?" The truth was, her days in this house hadn't been miserable. He might be domineering, but he had given her space. Marrying Sebastian—the thought sprouted like a wild seed, rooting and spreading uncontrollably. But how could she ever explain that to Randy? Her head ached with the tangle of thoughts. At some point, exhaustion took over, and she fell asleep against the edge of the couch. Morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows when Sebastian opened his eyes. The pain in his side reminded him of everything that had happened the night before. Turning his head, he saw her asleep beside the couch. Her hair spilled over half h