My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 43

Although Sebastian was a bit cheeky, his adorable looks and the delightful evening he had. provided were enough for her to put in a good word for him.

“Since he’s back now, please don’t be too hard on him. He only ran out because he waited all day and you didn’t show up. Patience and guidance are necessary.”

“Alright.”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Orion agreed.

“Yay!”

Sebastian jumped up in excitement.

Who would have thought that the usually stern and imposing Uncle Orion could be so

obedient!

Xanthea affectionately ruffled his hair, “All settled? Now, you need to promise to behave. and not run off anymore. I need to head back.”

seemed to freeze Orion in place, and Sebastian stopped his frolicking, clinging tightly to her legs. The Thompson family’s ser vants quickly came forward to plead, “Miss, we owe you a great deal for bringing the young master back. We’d be lost

really must express

added, “Please don’t go. I don’t want you to

nothing, really, just a helping hand.” Xanthea smiled and shook her head, turning to Orion to help her out of the situation, but unexpectedly, he also chimed in, “Ms. Nightshade, please stay

“But I’ve already eaten.”

some late-night

He was persistent.

kind of you, but I just had your

thank you, Ms. Nightshade, for bringing Sebastian

if you didn’t

Stay and play

pleading and the Thompson family’s hospitality,

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phone, “Well, right

Seeing her

“Or, perhaps you

“Huh?”

realized he was referring to Matthew and Miranda, as they had. planned a