Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 21 Will Not Allow Them To Be Together

Half an hour later.

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Madelyn, accompanied by Janessa, arrived at the five–star restaurant where she had agreed to meet with Sebastian.

Upon entering the private room, she saw that he was sitting comfortably in his seat, eyes closed as he rested. He looked utterly content.

When he heard someone entering, Sebastian slowly opened his eyes, only to find Madelyn in his sight. Shortly after, he noticed that she was accompanied by Janessa.

Why did you bring that woman here?

The sight of Janessa had Sebastian furrowing his brows in displeasure. However, he didn’t voice hist feelings. Instead, he calmly said, “Take a seat. Just order whatever you want to eat.”

“All right.” Madelyn obediently sat down.

At that moment, Janessa, presumably due to her nervousness, was blushing, her face flushed entirely red.

-The moment she set her eyes on Sebastian’s face, which was as exquisite as if it had been sculpted by the

heavens themselves, Janessa couldn’t help but feel her heart race!

The admiration in her eyes was impossible to conceal. It was akin to the way a predator gazed at its beloved prey. yearning to claim it immediately!

Sebastian sat still, yet he could feel the burning gaze on him, as if Janessa wanted to swallow him whole. He couldn’t help but feel repulsed, but he still chose to act as if he hadn’t noticed.

Similarly, Madelyn acted as if she hadn’t seen anything Casually picking up the menu, she turned her gentle gaze to Sebastian. “Sebastian, what would you like to eat?”

Sebastian was indifferent, responding with a cool tone. Whatever is fine.”

Then, Madelyn turned to look at Janessa. “And what about you, Janessa? What would you like to eat?”

Janessa was too smitten with Sebastian to care about what to eat. Hence, she simply responded, “Anything is fine.

With a knowing smile, Madelyn thought, Janessa, Janessa, could you possibly make your intentions any more

obvious?

Following that, Madelyn randomly selected a few dishes that looked appealing before handing the menu back to the waiter.

she deliberately brought up

Janessa, there’s something I haven’t properly thanked you for!” Madelyn suddenly exclaimed with excitement.

it?” Janessa asked, puzzled.

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weren’t for your timely photo sent to Sebastian, confirming that I was indeed being harasserl, a misunderstanding might have arisen between Sebastian

this Janessa’s face drastically changed. She had

up this matter?

fingers, feeling a bit guilty. “Oh, um. There’s no

at Madelyn before he continued

you come to know about this? I was under the impression that you were unaware.”

to herself. In her past life, she had been fooled by Janessa more than enough times. If she couldn’t figure it out this time, wouldn’t all her previous experiences have been in vain?

at Sebastian with a beaming smile. “How could I possibly know? It was Sebastian who personally told

what game she was playing at this

her radiant smile, Sebastian couldn’t bear to burst her bubble, so he simply

to feel uneasy. She had clearly taken a picture and sent it to

was going on here?

discreetly. It was clear at a glance that Janessa was making assumptions in

at such a critical time. After all, I am now a daughter–in–law of the Lockhart family. If word gets out that I was harassed by Christopher, those who know about

myriad of emotions flashed through Janessa’s eyes, her complexion fluctuating

guiltily. “Madelyn, there’s no need for formalities between us. You’re my best friend,

her eyes crinkling with joy as she nodded and

and

her, not uttering a single word.

moment, their dishes were

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She first served

cheerfully saying, “Janessa, you should eat more. You’ve always Been the one taking care of me and thinking ahead

Madelyn spoke, she simultaneously heaped more food onto Janessa’s plate.

felt incredibly guilty and was quite embarrassed. She was so thustered that

plate, she muttered a “thank you, then lowered her head and picked

Janessa clutched her stomach, claiming he felt a bit queasy, and excused herself

left. Madelyn finally breathed a sigh of relief. It had been