Chapter 405

That night, Stephanie clung tightly to Sebastian–she was scared too. Lying on his warm arm, she snuggled in to find a cozy spot and closed her eyes. Being close to him felt much safer than keeping her distance.

Sebastian saw through her simple thoughts and chuckled softly, “Stefi-”

“Don’t talk. I’m really tired,” Stephanie interrupted before he could continue. She didn’t want to hear another word, especially when they were in bed. Continuing the conversation might lead to something she preferred to avoid.

Far away in Fiorenza, Ella was delirious with the fever that night. Lorenzo couldn’t do anything but call Eric to get a doctor

to come over.

It was 2 AM when Eric, drinking with Bernard and Cecil, received the call. “Now?” he asked.

“If you don’t come soon, she’ll burn to a crisp,” Lorenzo grumbled impatiently, frustrated after taking care of Ella for so

Hearing Lorenzo’s irritated tone, Eric felt a bit anxious and didn’t ask further questions. “Okay, I’ll be right there.”

long.

After hanging up, he quickly called the team’s doctor, urging him to get to Lorenzo’s villa immediately. Still, Eric felt that something was off. “I’m going to Lorenzo’s place right now.”

Bernard asked, “He calls the doctor over? Did he do something to that woman?”

Before Bernard could finish speaking, Cecil covered his mouth with his hand. Everyone knew Eric couldn’t keep a secret. If Lorenzo found out, Bernard would be in trouble.

had too much to

much and quickly headed

head. “Did you drink too much? If you did, just throw up a

didn’t even

much, then why are

didn’t say anything

it, but if you had, you probably wouldn’t be able to

Lorenzo kept Bernard and Macro apart; if those two were together, chaos would ensue. Well, they might as well just chat

Ella was running a high fever. She clutched onto Lorenzo’s

he was worn out. Now, he had

residence,” Lorenzo muttered—at

with Eric. Upon seeing Ella’s high fever, he immediately administered an injection. Then he turned to Lorenzo, saying, “Her fever is pretty high.

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Chapter 405

that?” Lorenzo asked.

doctor replied, “Wipe her

89%

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glances before looking at the doctor. They both realized the awkwardness of the situation. The room was filled

the others are still at the bar, probably drinking too much. I need to go pick

the girl lying in bed means to

Eric took a couple of steps, Lorenzo’s cold

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