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,

actually a coming–of–age gift from Mr. Giovanni,” Elliot casually

on your 18th birthday, it’s not

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

promised to give her a special gift

prepared, with Sebastian himself

pity, she thought, a quiet sigh escaping her

back the bittersweet

thoroughly suppressed by Sebastian, and now he stood at the

could harm Sebastian or threaten her anymore.

a good rest, Miss. The kitchen is preparing breakfast, and Mr. Giovanni will join you once his video conference is over,”

Stephanie nodded. “Alright.”

As she entered, she saw the breathtaking sunrise slowly rising from the horizon, the moment when the sun broke free from the sea, casting a stunning beauty that left her

remembered now—she had once said she liked this place.

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see the sun

hospital, Olivia had been suffering

her side, heartbroken at the sight of

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

seemed ineffective. Nothing could

at this point that Chris returned.

her voice trembling with urgency. “Chris, what happened? Did Stephanie agree to call Dr. Pierce?”

up, but shot a bitter

look, they all understood–he had returned with bad

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