-Chapter 94: Sean's Descent into Madness.

Sophia suddenly felt compelling need to know if she resembled

Anna.

She didn't want to suspect that Sean married her, loved her, and treated her so well because of some similarity between her and Anna. But she still needed to know if they were alike.

"Not at all," Aunt Sterling said without hesitation. "You two are polar opposites. You're cheerful, -gentle, and kind; she was cold, sharp, and resentful towards everyone. And you don't look alike at all. You're like an angel; she was like..." Aunt Sterling struggled to find a word to describe Anna.

"She was

a tormenting little devil, but sometimes you Sean appeared at the top of the stairs, yelling at Leo

Leo, are you crazy?!"

"I'm not wearing it! Don't chase me!"

"Just get lost!"

felt sorry

sorry for her."

he descended.

Sean ran downstairs, Leo chasing after him. Downstairs, Leo grabbed him, and they tussled.

Despite his reluctance, Sean was forced to wear a talisman Leo had gotten from a temple.

"May Buddha bless you, ward off evil, and ensure your safety." Leo bowed to the talisman, then tucked it into Sean's shirt, warning him, "Wear it every day, even when sleeping and showering."

Sean kicked him, then beckoned Sophia to go home.

Leo saw them off, continuing his warnings.

Sean wanted to cover his ears. "Leo, please shut up!"

Sophia laughed, leaning against Sean. Their bond was undeniable.

Back home, Sean immediately removed the talisman but carefully placed it in a drawer. I'll put it back on when I see him again to avoid his nagging.

said. "He's

"He's crazy; him."

one who's

Sophia woke up suddenly. Sean wasn't

had told her to keep a close eye on Sean; he might seem normal, but he could be faking

door to find Sean on the balcony, wearing only a thin pajama top, leaning against

face; in the darkness,

staring into the distance or perhaps at nothing at

one cigarette and immediately lit another, as if needing it to survive, unable to stop. He was faking it; he hadn't

94 Seana Descent

time, finally sighing, quietly stepping back, then

call out several times to bring him back. But as soon as she

here. I'll get you

was

the time Sophia reached the small living room, Sean had extinguished his cigarette and returned from the balcony,

her a cup of

He then hugged her, feeding her

after drinking, hugged

sleep without

forehead and lifted her into his arms. Then I'll

"Okay."

Sean's arms. Looking up, she saw he was still awake. She pursed her lips and kissed his chin. "What's wrong?" he

"Honey..."

"Yes?"

she said, her hand reaching

his breath catching. "Not

"Why?"

I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what?"

can't control myself, that I'll hurt

"You won't hurt

advances, he surrendered, pinning her beneath

Sophia held him, refusing to let him get

go to work," he

with me today, okay?"

have

won't collapse if you miss one

do you want me to do?" Sophia thought for a moment,

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