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.

it wasn't the anniversary of my father's death or my aunt and uncle's wedding..." "Jeffrey lied to

curious, "Why were you

in the world than you," Stephanie explained. Sebastian chuckled,

sorry for you, not

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

if those things didn't happen on the same day,

a good thing... Don't overthink, those are things of the past." "Since I'm here, I'll

Sebastian nodded, "Mm."

Still hoping to

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

to share his recollections with Stephanie. Surprisingly,

childhood were evoked, Pret

between the two living individuals and the memory of his

the caller ID, seeing that it was Jeffrey calling. Without any interest in engaging, Sebastian chose ignore the call

better of her, Stephanie observed his actions and inquired,

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