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There was a hint of relief in Ella’s tone when she said that. Right now, she didn’t want to be in the same room as Lorenzo,

Just then, Sebastian came back. Seeing him, Stephanie quickly said to Ella, “I’ll call you later,” and hung up.

Sebastian seemed to have been drinking. As soon as Stephanie hung up the phone, she walked over to him.

Elliot, who was supporting Sebastian, respectfully said to her, “Ms. Giovanni, Mr. Giovanni had a bit to drink.”

“Alright, I understand,” Stephanie replied. She took Sebastian from Elliot’s arms and helped him herself. There was a faint scent of alcohol on him, but Stephanie didn’t find it unpleasant.

Now she kind of understood–no matter how much she hated the smell of smoke or alcohol, if those scents clung to someone she liked, it felt completely different.

Elliot picked up the bag he’d been carrying and set it down on the coffee table. “These are some snacks Mr. Giovanni brought back for you.”

“What snacks?” Stephanie asked. Even though Sebastian had called earlier to say he’d bring her something tasty, she hadn’t really expected him to follow through. Now she was a little curious about what he’d chosen.

“Chestnut cake,” Elliot replied. “Mr. Giovanni tried it and said you’d definitely like it, so he brought some back.”

Stephanie was surprised. Back when she was in Fiorenza, she’d really liked chestnut cake. But after moving to Long Harbor, she found the desserts here far too sweet and had mostly lost interest in them.

it, Stephanie figured it must be different from the

and left. Stephanie helped Sebastian over to the sofa and sat him down. Just as she was about

Sebastian pulled her down firmly onto his lap. Startled, she instinctively threw her arms around his neck. “What are you

faint scent of alcohol as he leaned his forehead

make you some black coffee,” Stephanie said softly. She was also planning to get him

palm cupped her cheek gently. “Stefi,” he murmured.

here,” Stephanie replied obediently, her

Usually calm and composed, he now looked as satisfied as a child simply because she had responded.

asked, “What’s

is mine,” he said.

for a second, thinking, ‘Fine. I’m his, but he’s

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figured she’d take advantage of Lorenzo’s absence and sneak into the kitchen to find something to eat. If she could finish dinner before that terrifying

she stepped out of her room, the cook hurried over to her.

eyelid twitched hard. “What? Where is

cook replied.

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