Sebastian stared at the woman before him, feeling his heart softening.

He was still a little angry at her this morning and, if he were being honest, he had flared up at his subordinates because of his bad mood.

But now, he realized that all the anger in him had dissipated. He wasn't even angry at the lost project.

Conversely, he felt content.

There were a few levels to that feeling of content.

Each level was like an empty bag that, once filled, would move on to the next level. The next level was a larger bag.

He felt like the first bag was already full, and that he had progressed to the next level.

With regard to Rosalie, he didn't ask for much. His bar was very low to start with, and he would feel content with just a smile or a tender word from her.

for him instantly filled the

at the same instant when the bag on the first

on the first level was filled with her concern, and that alone made him content. The bag on the second level could only be filled with greater

dreamt of this morning. That

more haste, less speed. That was the reason for the three distinct levels, and he would take his time to slowly work his way up. And now, the first level was filled so

in a daze, Rosalie, slightly anxious, said, "Am I being ridiculous? I'm not cursing you, so please don't take it that way. It was just a dream, and I'm glad to see that you're fine." Rosalie's pure and innocent face was right before him, and she looked perfect no matter which angle he looked at

word a beautiful melody tickling his ear and making its way into his

around him

blurted out, "Rose,

divorce, and I'm still recovering from the trauma, but you're confessing to me? You're clearly taking advantage of me! I don't ever want to see

wrong?" Rosalie waved her hands in

was in a daze, as if his soul had

he finally snapped back to reality, and realized that the exchange was merely a figment

himself. He couldn't confess to her. He almost did just

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