Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 17 Feeling Aggrieved

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Meanwhile, Madelyn was deep in slumber, her head covered, and thus she didn’t hear the sound of the door opening.

When Sebastian entered, he saw her wrapped up and found it somewhat amusing. He helped her by pulling the blanket away.

What greeted him was the sight of Madelyn gently resting her hand on her stomach as she breathed softly, sleeping as peacefully as a child,

The corner of Sebastian’s mouth curved into a smile.

Subsequently, his gaze fell upon her hand. Indeed, on her fair and slender arm, a patch of skin had been. scalded to a noticeable red, and several conspicuous blisters had formed.

Sebastian couldn’t help but frown. This foolish woman! Why didn’t she tend to her wounds? Is she stubbornly trying to prove a point to me?

A sudden pang of heartache seized Sebastian, his eyes flickering with a trace of self–reproach. He really shouldn’t have treated her this way.

He wasn’t sure why, but every time he saw her with Christopher behind his back, he couldn’t help but lose his temper.

In truth, if blame was to be assigned, it should fall on himself. It was his own fault for placing too much faith in Madelyn, believing she had changed. But in reality, she hadn’t, which only served to fuel his frustration.

If he hadn’t trusted Madelyn, then there wouldn’t have been such anger. With this thought, Sebastian let out a soft sigh.

Seeing that Madelyn had slept for quite a while, Sebastian knew he had to act. If her injuries weren’t treated soon, they would surely worsen. With no other choice, he gently nudged her, rousing her from her sleep.

Madelyn was in the midst of a dream when she felt a nudge. Groggily, she opened her eyes.

Upon seeing her open her eyes, Sebastian instinctively took a step back, maintaining a certain distance from her.

Madelyn opened her eyes and was momentarily taken aback to find Sebastian right beside her. Soon after, a subtle sense of triumph began to swell within her.

Sure enough, he couldn’t contain himself and came back.

Madelyn was confident about one thing. She knew Sebastian didn’t have the heart to leave her to fend for herself.

Despite her outward appearance, Madelyn feigned anger, her voice laced with indifference as she asked, “What are you doing back here?”

Unexpectedly, Sebastian’s demeanor remained icy. “I came back to get some documents.”

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to show a bit of concern for her?

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possibly mis such an obvious burn? She just couldn’t

thought someone had a sudden attack of conscience and came back to check on my injuries. Seems like it was just wishful thinking

pretending to make a move

leave, Sebastian finally said in a cold tone, “Why haven’t you

deliberately saying, “What’s there to fuss about? They’re just a pair of worn–out hands. It’s better if they’re ruined. After all, no one

groggy from sleep and

arm was already flushed

over here!” he demanded.

him, assertively drawing her into his

happened. she struggled fiercely. “Sebastian, what are you doing?

ignored her, but with a surge of strength, he yanked her onto the sofa. “Sit properly!”

Madelyn pouted in defiance, she obediently took a seat.

the housekeeper to bring over the first–aid kit. Following that, he began to attentively tend to

in disinfectant to clean her wound. In his other

her wounds, his actions were extremely

words, to rovoke Sebastian

her heart.

air of superiority and authority, meticulously and gently tending to her

sufficed, yet neither of them was willing to back down.

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Madelyn felt upset, and to her surprise, she found herself breaking down into tears.

rear fell, landing on Sebastian’s hand as he carefully applied

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rough, causing

out in a fit of pique, “Yes, it hurts so much! It’s all your

just as he was about to say something. Madelyn started crying again, this time even more

you lunch? And guess what? I ran into that creep. Christopher. He asked me to lunch and then for a drive I declined, of course. But then, he touched my hand and took liberties with me. I was so disgusted, I felt like throwing up. I ran to the washroom to scrub my hands, nearly scrubbing them raw. Finally, when the takeout was ready, I came to your office to find you. And what do you do? You mistook me for sneaking around with a lover! You even wasted the

mess of words, punctuated by her fists pounding against Sebastian’s body. Only then did she manage to release the knot of emotions she had

was

to make a

had witnessed was merely a scene taken out of context by

want to marry Christopher? How come you’re suddenly repulsed now?”

she could do was grumble, “Can’t you

her being blind? Sebastian frowned slightly. However,