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.

ago, a bunch of wealthy families had fought over the land when it became available.

casually mentioned how much she liked

tour.

turn it into another luxury development had been outbid. Sebastian had designed it just for

for her coming–of–age ceremony, but

balcony, lit a cigarette, and took a couple of

his hand dismissively. “She need rest tonight.

small space when he realized Sebastian was staying

staying here?” Elliot asked, almost as if he had to check

shot him a cold look. “Is that a problem?”

quickly shook his head. “No, no

long as it’s for Stephanie, Sebastian will put up

settle for a tiny apartment

off to grab the luggage, and once he was gone,

slowly checked every corner of the apartment, making sure there wasn’t any sign of

of worry, his heart finally felt

a new pink bath towel–clearly meant

the urgent need to use

the door, but the moment she stepped out of her room, she froze.