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.

spot in the area, was quiet and secluded. Years ago, a

casually mentioned how much she

tour.

luxury development had

ceremony, but after the

lit a cigarette, and took a couple of drags.

“She need rest tonight. Let her sleep here. Bring up my luggage.”

small space when he realized Sebastian

Elliot asked, almost as if he had to check

him a cold look. “Is that a problem?”

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

thinking, ‘As long as

tiny apartment just so

and

every corner of the apartment, making sure there wasn’t any sign of another man living here with

of worry, his

towel–clearly meant for Stephanie–and

was barely awake when the urgent need to use

the moment she stepped

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