Chapter 196

Holding Stephanie in his arms, Sebastian carried her downstairs.

He glanced at her nightgown, then casually tossed her his jacket from the couch.

She caught it and wrapped herself up.

The fabric was still warm from him.

“What are you doing up this late?” Sebastian asked.

Stephanie hesitated.

She wanted to say she was hungry, but she wasn’t sure if Sebastian would allow it.

He was strict about food and meal times–late–night snacks had always been off–limits.

But right now, she couldn’t take it anymore.

“I’m hungry,” she admitted pitifully.

Sebastian raised a brow. “You already ate plenty at dinner.”

Sure, it was just a bowl of noodles, but she had quite a bit of side dishes. It wasn’t exactly a small meal.

Stephanie blinked up at him, eyes wide and pleading.

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of heat rush through him. He hated it when she

that

nodded earnestly.

watching, finally spoke up. “Maybe we should just let the chef

was about to pass

had seen firsthand how strict Sebastian was with Stephanie’s diet.

it wouldn’t surprise him if she

shot him a look.

turned away. “Miss

on an empty stomach. It was pure

did he ever

noticed, of course.

into his arms.

the last time Sofia had tried to lose weight. The doctor said

been paranoid about

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won’t,” she promised.

type to gain weight easily anyway,” Elliot added.

little baby fat, but she never seemed to get any thinner–or

her cheek. “Tell the chef

“Okay!”

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rushed off to ask the

had changed but didn’t

back out, she overheard Sebastian and Elliot

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