Ch. 2301..2310
Chapter 2301
Chapter 2301
Rachel Wood couldn't help but roll her eyes at Sebastian Brenand. "It honestly isn't necessary."
"It is necessary. Listen to me, all right?" Sebastian insisted, making her nod helplessly.
He was more stubborn than anyone she knew. Once he'd made up his mind, nobody could convince him otherwise.
She wouldn't bother changing his mind on such small matters, so she let him have his way.
"Sebastian, I think I'll turn into a pig in three months if that's the case," she whined.
"Why would that happen?"
"I don't even have to lift a finger to get anything I need. You'll regret it when the time comes," she answered.
He had carried her into the bedroom and carefully lowered her on the bed by then.
After that, he went down on one knee to gently remove her slippers before helping her to lie down.
Although the temperature was just right in the room, he still pulled a thin duvet over her, making her feel even more like a baby. "Why would I regret it, hmm?" he murmured.
"I won't look attractive if I become a pig, so you'll regret it. Who would want a woman to look like a pig?" she asked.
Sebastian laughed and pressed his hand against his forehead. "I don't care about that. I will love you no matter what you become."
She frowned slightly with a curious look in her eyes. "I remember you once told me that you liked women with hot figures. Have you forgotten that already?"
Sebastian was her sugar daddy back when Rachel first got together with him, and he used to speak freely with her.
He would tell her not to overeat to
watch her figure as he didn't like overweight women. Of course, he
didn't like women who were too thin, either.
It would be best if she maintained her current weight at the time.
She could still remember what he said, although a long time had passed since then.
"It's amazing that you still remember what I said," he chuckled.
"Of course."
"Yes, I did indeed say I didn't like overweight women," he said slowly. "But I want to add that I don't mind it if that person is you." There was a solemn yet affectionate look in his eyes as he smiled.
She couldn't resist rolling her eyes at him when she heard what he said "You're nothing but a sweet-talker. Men only care about looks. Do you think I'm not aware of that?"
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"I do indeed care about looks, but my standards can change when comes to you," he countered smoothly. "Rachel, I'll love you no matter what you become."
Rachel chuckled and held his hand. "All right, if you say so. You must not complain if I become fat and ugly because of you."
He nodded firmly. "Why would I? I can't love you enough."
With that, he settled down beside her, extending an arm to position her head on it.
Then, he turned to face her while gently rubbing her stomach. "I feel giddy just thinking about being a father. What about you?"
She nodded. "Yeah."
Chapter 2301 Chapter 2301 Rachel Wood couldn't help but roll her eyes at Sebastian Brenand. "It honestly isn't necessary."
"It is necessary. Listen to me, all right?" Sebastian insisted, making her nod helplessly.
He was more stubborn than anyone she knew. Once he'd made up his mind, nobody could convince him otherwise.
She wouldn't bother changing his mind on such small matters, so she let him have his way.
"Sebastian, I think I'll turn into a pig in three months if that's the case," she whined.
"Why would that happen?"
"I don't even have to lift a finger to get anything I need. You'll regret it when the time comes," she answered.
He had carried her into the bedroom and carefully lowered her on the bed by then.
After that, he went down on one knee to gently remove her slippers before helping her to lie down.
Although the temperature was just right in the room, he still pulled a thin duvet over her, making her feel even more like a baby. "Why would I regret it, hmm?" he murmured.
"I won't look attractive if I become a pig, so you'll regret it. Who would want a woman to look like a pig?" she asked.
Sebastian laughed and pressed his hand against his forehead. "I don't care about that. I will love you no matter what you become."
She frowned slightly with a curious look in her eyes. "I remember you once told me that you liked women with hot figures. Have you forgotten that already?"
Sebastian was her sugar daddy back when Rachel first got together with him, and he used to speak freely with her.
He would tell her not to overeat to watch her figure as he didn't like overweight women. Of course, he didn't like women who were too thin, either.
It would be best if she maintained her current weight at the time.
She could still remember what he said, although a long time had passed since then.
"It's amazing that you still remember what I said," he chuckled.
"Of course."
"Yes, I did indeed say I didn't like overweight women," he said slowly. "But I want to add that I don't mind it if that person is you." There was a solemn yet affectionate look in his eyes as he smiled.
She couldn't resist rolling her eyes at him when she heard what he said "You're nothing but a sweet-talker. Men only care about looks. Do you think I'm not aware of that?"
velet "I do indeed care about looks, but my standards can change when comes to you," he countered smoothly. "Rachel, I'll love you no matter what you become."
Rachel chuckled and held his hand. "All right, if you say so. You must not complain if I become fat and ugly because of you."
He nodded firmly. "Why would I? I can't love you enough."
With that, he settled down beside her, extending an arm to position her head on it.
Then, he turned to face her while gently rubbing her stomach. "I feel giddy just thinking about being a father. What about you?"
She nodded. "Yeah."
Chapter 2303 Chapter 2303 "Freedom is important to me, but you and our child are even more important. As long as we can be together, I'm willing to give up the freedom I've always yearned for," Rachel Wood said. Sebastian Brenand felt very touched when he heard that.
He hugged her tightly. "Thank you, Rachel. You're such a kind and understanding person.
"Do you have any idea how lucky I am to meet someone so gentle, pretty, and kind like you? You've helped me get rid of a lot of my bad habits.
"Through you, I finally understand what it means to love and what a real family should be," he expressed thoughtfully with a somber expression.
"What about my parents? Should we tell them?" she wondered.
"It's up to you, but it's better if we don't, to be honest. That's the safest option," he answered.
It made sense, so she agreed with a nod. "Then we won't tell them. Once the baby is born, we'll surprise them with news that they've become grandparents."
Sebastian felt his heart melting at her words. With a wife like Rachel, what else could he ask for?
"I love you, Rachel." His affectionate gaze intensified as he spoke.
"I love you, too, Sebastian. May the three of us live happily ever after. I have a simple wish. I just want us to be together. We don't need to be rich. I'm happy with mundane life," she admitted.
To her, happiness was having someone to love and being loved in return. She didn't need wealth or extravagance.
What they had now was enough.
"I think differently," he said after a moment's hesitation. "I think happiness means giving my family a luxurious life. I don't want you to ever worry about money. You will always get whatever you want right away.
"A mundane life is good. A life without luxury can also be wonderful, but you know what? Days like that would only be fine for a short while.
"After some time, it won't seem that great anymore when we start arguing over small things. No one can handle the stress of poverty." He had worded his thoughts carefully.
"But I think I would be happy even if we were poor. All that matters is that I can be with you," she stated simply.
"I will never allow my wife to be poor.
My wife must be admired and envied by everyone," he said in inor.
earnest, making her feel deeply touched as her eyes teared up.
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They lived peacefully day by day, surrounded by wealth.
Nobody knew Rachel was pregnant, and nobody pondered the possibility, either.
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After a meeting at his jewelry company, Sebastian walked into his office and checked their schedule to en.swis next season.
belongs As soon as he sat down, someone knocked on the door, prompting him to glance over. "Come in."
His secretary, Selena Underwood, walked in.
She was a sexy woman with the body type that all men desired.
She also had a pretty face.
The casual way she walked was an alluring sight.
However, Sebastian never bothered to look at her twice.
She didn't think much of it. Instead, she smiled and walked up to him.
"What is it?" he asked.
"Here's the thing, Boss. I've got something to ask you," she started to say.
"Go on."
Chapter 2304
Chapter 2304
"I heard you live along Cape Road, right?" Selena Underwood asked. "I live there, too. Listen, my car broke down. I know this might sound bothersome, but could you give me a ride home after work?" Sebastian Brenand immediately figured out her intention when he heard her.
She was trying to seduce him.
She might be pretty, but the method she used was unacceptable.
It was the shadiest move he had ever seen.
"Then why did you ask if you know it's bothersome?" he replied coldly. His eyes never shifted away from the folder in front of him.
Selena never expected he would respond to her like this.
She was an attractive woman, after all.
She could get any man she wanted if she took the first step.
Would Sebastian be the first man to resist her?
She refused to believe it.
All men loved pretty women.
"I'm sorry for the sudden request, Mr. Brenand, but since it's on your way and I've already asked, why don't you-?"
"Since you already know it's sudden, then get out," he interjected, cutting her off mid-sentence.
His attitude seemed even harsher then, tossing his folder roughly on the table.
He seemed visibly upset.
Selena could sense how unapproachable Sebastian had become at that moment.
She couldn't help but shudder as she didn't expect this outcome.
Sebastian wasn't falling for her trick at all.
"Pack up and leave. You don't have to come to work tomorrow," he added.
There was no way he would keep a woman like her around.
Who knew what crazy things she would do to achieve her motives?
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"The undertone was too obvious, Lady. I must say, your methods sure are shady.
"You don't even know how to seduce men the right way. Aren't you
Bed?" Sebastian a directly with an annoyed mere
He spoke indifferently as he usually did.
Selena felt defeated by his words.
She always thought she had an advantage by being pretty.
Moreover, she had always leveraged this to seduce the men she liked and had never failed in the past.
Selena thought she could get
ach she seduced them directly,
but
resist her feminine charm,
She was completely taken aback by his words.
"I won't do it again," she vowed softly. "Could you please not fire me? I like this job."
She could meet many wealthy men by working for him and that was a huge draw about this job.
"No."
"Is this necessary?" she asked.
"I'm sorry, but it is," he told her firmly.
"I'm begging you."
"It's not working, so get out," he replied, not offering her a chance to repent.
Seeing that nothing she said worked, Selena chose the direct approach and frowned coldly.
"Am I not pretty enough for you? Or am I not seductive enough?" she asked in an unhappy tone.
Chapter 2305 Chapter 2305 "No," Sebastian Brenand replied.
He never once looked up at Selena Underwood throughout the entire conversation.
She felt even more confused. "Tell me why."
"It's because I'm married. There's only room for one woman in my heart," he answered.
"Is she pretty?"
"Of course. She's a hundred times prettier than you," he said curtly.
"I don't believe that," she scoffed. She had never seen a woman who was prettier than her.
Even though she had never met Sebastian's wife, she envied her for having a husband like him.
"I don't care if you believe me or not. If you don't leave, I'm calling security and that won't look good for you," he threatened, wanting to end this conversation once and for all. Selena didn't dare linger any longer after hearing that.
She took a long inhale before directly turning around to leave.
He began focusing on his work with a blank expression, pushing away any thoughts of what happened earlier from his mind.
Although the woman was attractive, nobody could take him away from Rachel Wood.
He only loved her, so no one else could compare.
Beep, beep, beep- His phone began to ring just then, his gaze softening when he saw Rachel calling. He answered without hesitation.
"What is it, Honey? Do you miss me?"
"Yeah, I miss you," she replied. "What time are you coming home today?" "Probably around five o'clock. I'll get home earlier to spend time with you." "What would you like to eat? I'll ask the maid to cook for you," she asked. "I'm fine with anything. Choose any dishes you'd like," he said.
"All right then. I'll decide," she stated happily.
"Honey?" He began grinning all of a sudden.
"What is it?"
"I miss you," he declared.
"I miss you, too."
"How do you feel today?" he asked.
"Not too bad. Just like before, I feel tired and cold every day. I sleep a lot, too. I've stopped being sick, though," she said with a hopeful tone T also ate a lot in the afternoon."
"In that case, you should rest some more, okay?"
"I will," she promised.
"I'll come home with a gift for you today," he added. "What gift?"
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you. Let's talk when I swnovel.net "Come on, Honey. Tell me," she pleaded.
"I refuse," he said with a teasing chuckle.
"Fine, forget it. I'll find out sooner or later," Rachel sighed.
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SWY Right after he hung up the phone, he received a call from Stanley Batton.
Chapter 2306 Chapter 2306 When Sebastian Brenand saw the call, he immediately picked up. He then leaned lazily against his chair. "What is it, Stanley? Did you miss me?"
"We haven't met up in a while. Let's have dinner tonight at seven o'clock. Take Rachel with you. We'll be dining at Room 808 in Palace Hotel," Stanley Batton said.
Sebastian would have directly agreed when his friend extended an invite like this in the past.
However, he didn't hesitate at all to reject him today. "Sorry, but I can't make it. I've been so busy lately that I only have time to spend with my wife at night. That's what I'll be doing after work.
"I'll take a raincheck and meet up with you guys some other time, okay? I'll go to your office and drink with you another day if you missed me that much," he suggested with a laugh.
"You know I don't drink during office hours," his friend replied drily.
"In that case, I'll drink while you watch me."
"Fine, whatever you want," Stanley agreed before quickly hanging up.
Sebastian set his phone aside and resumed work, feeling motivated by the thought of seeing his wife at home right after work.
He would feel particularly at ease no matter how tired he was whenever he thought about Rachel Wood.
Ring, ring, ring- His office's direct line started ringing on his desk, prompting him to answer swiftly.
"Mr. Brenand, your mother is downstairs, demanding to meet you. What do I do?" his assistant informed him.
"Kick her out," he instructed coolly.
"The two receptionists did as you instructed, Sir. They told her you were not in the office and asked her to leave, but she had refused. That's why the matter came into my hands." Sebastian had given specific instructions to his staff in advance to avoid anyone from his family finding him here, including the usual excuses to give anyone claiming to be his parents. Two days ago, this worked, but apparently, she wasn't buying it this time.
Pinching his forehead, he let out a sigh. "All right, let her in."
Sebastian wanted to see what trouble his mother would cause in front of him.
He would end this once again and say whatever he should have said.
Approximately ten minutes later, the door to his office opened.
His mother stormed in and approached him.
Sebastian appeared calm as he proceeded to sign a document without sparing her a single glance.
His mother was already upset from being turned away by the receptionists repeatedly. Now she was practically fuming to see him acting this way.
Her facial expression turned gloomy.
"Sebastian, what is the meaning of this? Can't you see that I'm here? Don't you know how to greetca person?"
He smirked while closing a folder lazily, fixing his gaze on her face. "A person? Are you a person? Why wasn't I aware of that?"
His mother instantly seethed at his words.
She dashed toward him and slapped him across the face.
However, he didn't flinch. He wasn't even angry. Instead, he pressed his tongue against his cheek. "What's the matter? Did I say somethin Von wrong?"
"Is this how you should talk to me?"
"How else should I talk to you? Should I talk to you after I pay my respects at your grave?" he asked sarcastically.
"Pay your respects? Are you cursing me?"
"I can't help it if that's what you think," he replied.
"You b*stard!"
"Don't be upset. After all, like mother, like son," he said.
"I'm not here to argue with you, Sebastian! Your father is sick, and he might not make it this time. Are you sure you don't want to visit he she asked. én.swnovels.net "Yes, I'm sure."
Chapter 2307 Chapter 2307 Sebastian Brenand's mother was furious to hear his reply.
She felt like she had raised a rebel.
How could he act this way, knowing that his father was in a critical condition?
She clenched her fists tightly and glared at her son. "Don't you care about your father at all? Aren't you the least bit worried about him? Are you under that woman's control? You don't love anyone else apart from her, do you?"
Sebastian couldn't help but chuckle a little. "Yes. Congratulations, you've answered correctly. I don't love anyone else apart from Rachel.
"Whether my father lives or dies has nothing to do with me anymore. Didn't I already tell you that nothing about you two concerns me anymore? You're no longer my parents, and I'm no longer your son. "Our relationship was bound to end badly from the moment you did those things to Rachel," he told her coldly, meaning every word he said.
He would never forgive his parents.
Having Rachel was enough.
He couldn't care less about everyone else.
He wouldn't forgive his parents for the terrible things they did even on his deathbed.
His mother grew more upset when she heard what he said.
She immediately raised her hand, attempting to slap him again, but he managed to catch her wrist forcefully this time, catching her by surprise.
"I told you I'm no longer your son," he bit out, shoving her hand away. "Please go somewhere else if you want to cause a scene, all right?
"I'm already letting you off the hook for the first slap. Do you still want to repeat that? I'm calling security to kick you out if you won't stop."
He looked away, sneering again while he deliberately picked up another document and started to read it.
The more he faced his mother, the worse his mood became. Seeing her reminded him of how his parents did those terrible things to Rachel.
He stifled the urge to go on a murderous rage when he thought of everything she went through at their hands.
"I'm already being kind enough by not killing the two of you," he added scathingly. "Honestly, don't ever come near me again if you're smart, understood?"
His words were cruel, and his tone indifferent, giving off a cold vibe as he refused to say another word to his mother.
Meanwhile, she could feel nothing but chills in her heart when she saw him like this. She backed away helplessly, releasing a bitter laugh.
"Haha, this is great! You really are my son. People used to say that sons weren't worth raising as they would forget about their mothers once they married. I didn't believe them then, but I do now," she cackled humorlessly. "Sons are worthless."
His eyes didn't betray any emotions. Instead, he shrugged casually and continued reading the document. "Since I'm so worthless, stop coming here to look for me."
"You will live to regret it if your father dies. You'll regret not seeing him for the last time," she uttered angrily.
He merely shrugged nonchalantly in response. "What's there to regret?"
"Y-you must be mad. Aren't you, Sebastian?"
She couldn't believe he would say such a thing.
"I think you two are the mad ones here.
nice to would you think I'd still be nice to you after all those things you did to Rachel and me?" Sebastian said through gritted teeth.
Chapter 2308 Chapter 2308 Sebastian Brenand's hatred toward his parents intensified at that moment.
"Sebastian, your father is going to die soon," his mother yelled.
"Whatever. I told you I was dying, too, but did you care?" He shook his head incredulously as he replied.
"Rachel nearly died from being tortured by you two. Weren't you both happy about that? What's the matter? So, your husband is dying soon. I am just learning from the two of you by not caring. How does that feel now?" he asked.
Right now, all he felt was hatred.
He only hoped that his mother would leave soon, or he didn't know what he was capable of doing.
"Just hurry up and leave if you don't want me to do something crazy," he said, waving his hand impatiently.
"Sebastian, are you being serious? You are cutting ties with us completely, all for a woman?"
"That's right. I'm cutting ties with you both, all because of a woman. What's the big deal? Bite me," he dared her, feeling enraged by her continued presence.
He would say anything to hurt his parents since he had no reason to hold back now.
Deciding to end their conversation, he directly called the receptionist on his phone. "Get a few security guards to come up. I have a trespasser here, refusing to leave."
With that, he hung up the phone. "I told you I would call security if you won't leave, so don't blame me."
His mother trembled from the outrage she felt, itching to slap her son again.
She didn't expect he would hate them until now because of what happened to Rachel Wood.
What was so good about her anyway?
Her son had become like this because of that woman.
Thinking about it further intensified her hatred for Rachel.
She wished she could kill her.
She wished she had never existed.
She would rather her son be the untameable womanizer he once was.
The old Sebastian couldn't possibly go against his parents like this.
If she was honest, she and her husband had been observing how stubborn Sebastian seemed lately. Their resolve was beginning to wobble.
They tried to make the reconciliation process easier for both sides by lying about his father's illness.
But they didn't anticipate he would be completely indifferent about it.
They were his parents. They brought him into this world and raised him, so how could he not care?
The more she thought about these things, the more she hated Rachel.
She hoped Rachel would meet an accident and die soon. Maybe their family would have peace only then.
"I honestly don't care, so don't bother telling me about such things.
Since we're not related anymore, there's no reason for me to care," he added.
His words were like a stake through her heart. It was so heartbreaking, she nearly suffocated right there and then.
"B*stard!" she yelled out angrily. "You are a b*stard. If I had known you'd this, I would have killede be like I when you were born!" Conte belongs to FindNovel.net Sebastian sneered. "And if I had known you two were like this, I would have run away when I was a kid. Dwouldn't have allowed you to be my parents." én.swnovels.net
Chapter 2309 Chapter 2309 Sebastian Brenand's words were like the last nail in his mother's coffin.
She felt even more hurt now.
After taking a deep breath, she pointed her trembling finger at his nose. "Sebastian, you sure are something."
“Yes, you hate me thoroughly, don't you?" he snickered. "Remember this feeling. If you ever think about coming to find me in the future, reflect on this feeling, and you won't want to see me after that.
"Bring back that uncompromising spirit of yours when you got rid of Rachel. You shouldn't keep clinging onto things when you are both heartless, remember?"
"Sebastian!" she screamed in agony.
They were heartless, but only to outsiders.
They couldn't possibly be heartless enough to cut off all ties with their son.
Back then, they only persevered because they thought he would always return home to them no matter what they did.
However, out of pride, she didn't respond. She couldn't utter a single word except to point an accusing finger at her son's nose.
Sebastian was a b*stard.
He really was.
Soon, six security guards hurried in, approaching Sebastian hastily as soon as they walked through the door. They all glanced at his mother in confusion before one of them peered at him. "Boss, where is the trespasser?" He instantly pointed at his mother. "Here she is. Hurry up and kick her out as she is annoying the hell out of me."
The security guards immediately exchanged puzzled glances at his words.
They recognized her as his mother, so they didn't dare lift a finger at her.
"Well? Why aren't you moving? Do you want a reduction in your wages?" he threatened when he saw their hesitation.
For white-collar workers, the threat of a reduction in wages was the most dreaded thing.
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forted meat, they instantly , and then one of themel.net proceeded to drag her away She was thoroughly embarrassed at being manhandled like that.
Left with no other choice, she sher foot in en rationet and angrily pushed the security guard away before turning to leave.
Everyone in the office instantly felt relieved at her departure.
Breathing even seemed easier for Sebastian at that moment.
Meanwhile, the security guards looked at each other in confusion before leaving his office quickly and silently.
Peace was restored in the office once everyone was gone.
Sebastian shifted his gaze to a document, refusing to waste any more energy on his parents.
Besides, he figured that they were probably lying about his father's dire health to trick him into going home so that they could carry out their schemes.
Anyway, he couldn't care less whether it was genuine or otherwise.
He had always been someone to hold grudges that even his parents would never be exempted.
He began to relax after he continued to work, gradually pushing all thoughts about his mother's visit out of his head.
He completed his work at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Chapter 2310 Chapter 2310 Sebastian Brenand took his phone and keys before leaving the office, driving his new red Ferarri to the supermarket to buy some groceries for his wife.
His Ferrari was a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition sports car that attracted much attention on the road.
Numerous women couldn't stop staring at it.
Sebastian, who was at the center of attention, never once looked at anyone else, focusing solely on the car in front of him, the traffic lights, or pedestrians crossing the road.
Soon, his car came to a stop in front of Goldfield Plaza, which was not too far away from his own company.
People stopped in their tracks to ogle when his car stopped, while many women stared without averting their gazes.
Their curious gazes landed not only on the flashy car but also at Sebastian, who was inside.
He used to enjoy their attention in the past, but now, he couldn't care less.
While they watched, he got out of his car, casually swirling the key around his index finger as he entered the underground supermarket.
There were looks of envy wherever he went.
When he disappeared from their sights, women by the entrance couldn't resist talking about him— "He's from a wealthy family, isn't he? That car looks like a one-of-a-kind, limited edition sports car that cost several tens of millions."
"He must be from a rich family. He gives off that kind of vibe."
"Not only is he rich, but he's also super handsome. I wonder what kind of woman can get her hands on him."
“Men like him normally enjoy their freedom. I doubt any woman can ever hold him down.” "I think so, too. Women who can win over men like him must be from outstanding families. Otherwise, there's no way it could happen."
Sebastian wasn't privy to these comments as he walked into theet supermarket to shop for Rachet Wood's favorite snacks, pushing a trolley as others watched.
Without realizing it, he had filled the entire trolley with snacks.
Deciding that there were enough snacks to last for a while, he headed for fresh produce and seafood, buying ingredients that Rachel liked.
Without his luxury car, he still had an air of nobility that attracted lots of attention from women around him.
Everyone could tell he belonged to a wealthy family from his attire alone.
After selecting some vegetables, he walked over to browse for some fresh seafood while he video called Rachel.
"Honey, what would you like to eat?" he asked, pointing his camera lens at the selection of ingredients.
"I'm fine with anything," she answered softly and then hastily.
changed her mind. "Buy a tenderloin.
I'd like a sweet-and-sour tenderloin steak.
“Also, get some prawns. I want steamed eggs with prawns,” she added.
Sebastian did as instructed.
Whatever Rachel told him to buy next, he did so without objections.
Their affectionate conversation garnered some attention, making the ladies present feel envious of his wife.
After paying for the groceries, he pushed his trolley full of goods out of the Supermarket and returned the empty cart after loading everything into his trunk.
He then happily drove home.
Sebastian stopped the car and carefully carried all his shopping into the house, changing into slippers before hurrying into the living room.
It was empty.
He set everything down in the kitchen before heading upstairs eagerly.