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.

father's death or my aunt and uncle's wedding..." "Jeffrey

curious, "Why were you

felt sorry for you... I thought there's no one more pitiful in the world than you," Stephanie explained. Sebastian chuckled, "There are plenty of pitiful people

for you,

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

happen on the same

answering, "Knowing too much isn't always a good thing... Don't overthink, those are things of the

Sebastian nodded, "Mm."

off! Still

at the cemetery before finally departing. During their time there, Stephanie took the lead in conversation, providing company to Sebastian's father.

his recollections

childhood were evoked, Pret

individuals and the memory of his deceased father

interest in engaging, Sebastian chose ignore the call and ended it. Despite the persistent attempts, Sebastian continued to decline the subsequent calls

better of her, Stephanie observed his actions and

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