Spoiled by the Silver Fox

Chapter 737

Occasionally, they'd grasp a piece of hay in their hands, playfully challenging each other to see whose straw could withstand the most tension before snapping-a silly little game, yet they were wholly engrossed in it, laughter echoing in the air. Stephanie watched from a short distance, her face a collage of amusement and bewilderment.

"Don't bother them," Emmert advised her gently, a knowing smile creasing his face. "Happiness for these kids is found in the simplest of joys."

Stephanie just shook her head and sighed, gazing up at the vast expanse of blue sky above.

As dusk settled in, wrapping up a successful day of shooting, Stephanie, now free of makeup and costume, dialed Sebastian.

She was perplexed; the last time they'd parted, everything seemed fine between them. But now, just a couple of days later, Sebastian's icy demeanor left her utterly confused.

"Hey Silver Fox, can you swing by and pick me up?" she asked.

"No can do."

"Are you swamped with work? Working late again?" she probed, recalling that overtime wasn't typically his thing.

"Yeah."

unlike him. Was he

should swing by and check on her together. But since you're tied up, I guess I'll

the kind of news that brings families together. I mean, my mom's out of the picture since she's not close with Gracie, but you and Gracie go way back. It would

replied, utterly baffled

we're 'family,' I guess there's no need to inform me about scandals or to offer any explanations. Tell me, Stephanie, do you really consider me

en

I been caught up in a scandal

"Do you think so?"

that what you're

"I'm not angry."

"Yes, you are!"

felt guilty promised I wouldn't drink when you're not around. But it was Mr. Finnegan's birthday, everyone was having a good time, so thad a few drinks. I didn't want to upset you. Besides, it's not like you're entirely blameless. I nearly had an accident and you never even called to check on me! If I hadn't called you, would you have

and still standing your ground?" His tone

the

scandals