Spoiled by the Silver Fox

Sebastian's fists were tightly clenched as he furrowed his brows, "Who spilled the beans to you?"

"Don't get your knickers in a twist," Stephanie replied, "I'm not looking down on you or anything... it just makes me feel sorry for you..." "Stephanie!" Sebastian spat out her name through gritted teeth.

Stephanie looked confused, "Did I say something wrong?"

Seeing her like this made Sebastian's heart ache.

He took a deep breath, "From now on, don't believe anyone unless the words come straight from me."

"Is it all a bunch of baloney?" Stephanie questioned.

"Who told you all this?" Sebastian asked.

"Jeffrey Perez."

A mocking glint passed through Sebastian's eyes, "He sure knows a lot."

"So, is it true or not?" Stephanie pressed.

"Yesterday was my birthday... but it wasn't the anniversary of my father's death or my aunt and uncle's wedding..." "Jeffrey lied to me!

"Why were

you," Stephanie explained. Sebastian chuckled, "There are plenty of pitiful people

I only feel sorry for

don't take Jeffrey's words to heart. I'm doing just fine

same day, they did happen, didn't they?" Stephanie

"Knowing too much isn't always a good thing... Don't overthink, those are things of the past." "Since I'm here, I'll keep you company," Stephanie

Sebastian nodded, "Mm."

dared to shoot his mouth off! Still hoping to see Ashley Morris? He can

nearly an hour at the cemetery before finally departing. During their time there, Stephanie took the lead in conversation, providing company

to share his recollections with Stephanie.

childhood were evoked, Pret

the memory of

Sebastian's phone began to ring. He glanced at the caller ID, seeing that it was Jeffrey calling. Without any interest in engaging, Sebastian chose ignore the call and ended it. Despite the persistent attempts, Sebastian continued to decline the subsequent

the better of her, Stephanie observed his actions

laughed, "He still hasn't given up! You can't tell him my