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.

feigning boredom, she deliberately brought

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

it?” Janessa

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timely photo sent to Sebastian, confirming that I was indeed being harasserl, a misunderstanding might have

this Janessa’s face drastically changed. She had never imagined that Madelyn

up this matter?

guilty. “Oh, um. There’s

Sebastian subconsciously glancing at Madelyn before he

did you come to know about this? I was under the

by Janessa more than enough times. If she couldn’t figure it out this time, wouldn’t all her previous

I possibly know? It was Sebastian who personally told me about this matter. If you don’t believe me, you can ask him. Am

furrowed his brows, wondering what game she was playing

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

She had clearly taken a picture and sent it to Sebastian to tattle, but now Madelyn was claiming she had actually helped

earth was going on here?

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my best friend! Only you would stand by me 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 it might let it slide, but who knows what nasty things those unaware of the truth might say. I might end up like Jillian, accused of having a messy personal life and being promiscuous! Then, my reputation would be so

a myriad of emotions flashed through Janessa’s eyes, her complexion fluctuating between shades of red and white.

need for formalities between us. You’re my

eyes crinkling with joy as she nodded and

and could only manage a guilty glance

at her, not uttering a single word.

dishes were brought

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enthusiasm. She first served Sebastian

picked up fanessa’s plate, cheerfully saying, “Janessa, you should eat more. You’ve always Been the one taking care of me and thinking ahead for my sake.

simultaneously heaped more food onto

words, Janessa felt incredibly guilty and was quite embarrassed. She was so thustered that she hardly knew what

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

he felt a bit queasy, and

sigh of relief. It had been hard to