Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 598

Chapter 598

In the cozy cafe, Sebastian led Stephanie inside. There, they found Michael, his fingers deftly handling the elegant coffee brewing set Stephanie had brought him. His face was lit up with a smile that spoke volumes.

Stephanie glanced at Sebastian, and he let out a soft, knowing chuckle. “So stubborn,” he murmured.

Earlier, Stephanie had told Sebastian over the phone that Michael seemed unhappy with the gift. But seeing him now, the accusation felt absurd. This was hardly the face of a man displeased.

Sebastian cleared his throat awkwardly, drawing Michael’s attention. The moment Michael saw Stephanie, his smile faded, and he put down the coffee set with a huff.

He said, “Don’t think that just because you brought me this little trinket, I’m going to forgive you for disappearing for three years. Do you have any idea what three years means? It’s not something you can just brush off

Stephanie’s lips pursed in a pout. Just moments ago, Michael had seemed fine, and now he was suddenly acting like this. She protested, “But didn’t you just say it was okay?”

Michael snorted, turning away from them. “I only said that to keep Beth from getting upset. But I haven’t forgiven you.”

Stephanie’s eyes twinkled with a mischievous idea. “How about I get you another coffee set? Maybe a bigger one?” She was always one to find a compromise.

Michael’s back remained turned, but his tone softened just a bit.

anyone at once, except for Sebastian. Whether in the past or now,

it now,” he

even saved the store owner’s contact on her phone, ready to place another

room dissipated, replaced

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they had lunch at Lucano Castle and didn’t leave until after two. Although Beth showed some favoritism between Stephanie and Sofia, she was really nice to Stephanie and gave her lots of good

front seat, looking

asked, “What did she solve?”

about you and Sebastian. I was worried that people would

was shocked. Before coming back from Long Harbor, she was worried too, but

matter to her. She only cared about what the people she valued thought about her. If Lottie

of everything, Stephanie instinctively asked, “How did she

hear it this morning?”

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morning, she remembered that while she was heading downstairs, her mom was on the phone, talking about how