Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

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After hours of relentless questioning, Stephanie had spilled more than she meant to.

She was completely drained. It took everything in her to stay upright, but eventually, exhaustion won. She collapsed onto Sebastian’s lap, curling up and falling asleep in an instant.

The harsh lighting made everything feel unreal, but Sebastian’s touch was gentle as he brushed a strand of hair from her face, tucking it behind her ear.

He picked her up effortlessly, carrying her to the bedroom without a word.

When he returned to the living room, Elliot was waiting.

Elliot glanced around the modest apartment and asked, “You bringing her back to Whispering Bay tonight?”

Long Harbor City was massive, and the Shallow Bay Area held some of the city’s most expensive oceanfront properties.

was quiet and secluded. Years ago, a bunch of wealthy families had fought over the land when it became

to secure it after Stephanie casually mentioned how

tour.

businessmen who’d wanted to turn it into another luxury development had been outbid.

gift it to her for her coming–of–age ceremony, but after the Giovanni mess, when Stephanie disappeared, everything had fallen apart.

out onto the balcony, lit a cigarette, and took a

dismissively. “She need rest tonight. Let her sleep here. Bring

small space when he realized Sebastian was staying

almost as

a cold look. “Is that a problem?”

quickly shook his head. “No, no problem. I’ll get it

thinking, ‘As long as it’s for Stephanie, Sebastian will put up with

tiny apartment just so he wouldn’t disturb

went off to grab the luggage, and once he

corner of the apartment, making sure there wasn’t any

his heart finally felt at

pink bath towel–clearly meant for Stephanie–and smiled, just a little.

need to use

shuffled toward the door, but the moment she stepped out of her room, she