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.

secluded. Years ago, a bunch of wealthy families had

after Stephanie casually mentioned how much she liked

tour.

to turn it into another luxury development had been outbid.

to gift it to her for her coming–of–age ceremony, but after the Giovanni mess, when Stephanie disappeared,

the balcony, lit a cigarette, and took a

dismissively. “She need rest tonight.

the small space when he realized Sebastian was staying the night.

almost as if

cold look.

head. “No, no problem. I’ll get it right away.”

his mind, he couldn’t help thinking, ‘As long as

was willing to settle for a tiny apartment just so he wouldn’t disturb her.

grab the luggage, and once he was gone, Sebastian

apartment, making sure there wasn’t any sign of another man living

worry, his heart finally felt

bath towel–clearly meant for Stephanie–and smiled, just

when the urgent need to

shuffled toward the door, but the moment she stepped out