Chapter 32

Chapter 32

After leaving Cloudridge Valley, Sebastian was feeling a bit frustrated.

He had been giving Stephanie money all these years, but he didn’t expect her taking care of herself like this.

Elliot arrived after a phone call, and picked up Stephanie to Whispering Bay,

Stephanie couldn’t hide her shock when she saw the mansion. “Is this yours?” she asked Sebastian, eyes

wide.

Sebastian casually replied, “It’s yours.”

The mansion, sprawling and luxurious, was in Stephanie’s name. She froze, her brow furrowed in confusion. “Mine?

“Yes. You said you liked it a while back,” Sebastian said calmly,

Stephanie was taken aback. She had no memory of mentioning liking this place, but she did recognize it.

Chris had once tried to find out who owned it, and despite Kevin’s efforts, no one had been able to uncover the truth.

“So, we’re living here now?” she asked, still processing.

“That’s right. I’ve got some business in Long Harbor, so we’re staying here for a while, Sebastian answered, not missing a beat.

Stephanie didn’t push. She knew how Sebastian worked–he didn’t offer details unless he had to.

With Sebastian and Elliot’s help, she eventually settled down at Whispering Bay,

coming–of–age gift from Mr. Giovanni,” Elliot casually remarked when leading her to her room.

on your 18th birthday, it’s not too late

a “coming–of–age gift” made Stephanie’s eyes

Sebastian had once promised to give her a special gift for her coming–of–age,

accident, everything had been prepared, with Sebastian himself designing

pity, she thought, a quiet sigh

back the

Sebastian, and now he stood at the pinnacle of

could harm Sebastian or threaten her anymore.

breakfast, and Mr. Giovanni will join you once his

Stephanie nodded. “Alright.”

rising from the horizon, the moment when the sun broke free from the sea, casting

once said she liked this

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was to see the sun rise from the sea. She never imagined that Sebastian had

at the hospital, Olivia had been

hold back her tears, stood by her side, heartbroken at

by her side as well, his frustration evident. He had made two desperate phone calls last night, hoping

the strongest painkillers seemed ineffective. Nothing

at this point that Chris

voice trembling with urgency. “Chris, what happened? Did Stephanie agree

but shot a bitter glance at

one look, they all understood–he had returned with bad news. Stephanie hadn’t

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