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,

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

on your 18th birthday, it’s not

gift” made Stephanie’s eyes sting

that Sebastian had once promised to give her a

accident, everything had been prepared, with Sebastian

thought, a

hold back the bittersweet emotions. “It’s never too

knew the Casalini family had been thoroughly suppressed by Sebastian, and

Sebastian or threaten her anymore.

breakfast, and Mr. Giovanni will join you once his video conference is over,” added

Stephanie nodded. “Alright.”

she saw the breathtaking sunrise slowly rising from the horizon, the moment when the sun broke free from

remembered now—she had once said she

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her greatest wish was to see the sun rise from the sea. She never imagined that Sebastian

the hospital, Olivia had been suffering

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

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

seemed ineffective. Nothing could ease

at this point that Chris

rushed to him, her voice trembling with urgency. “Chris, what happened? Did Stephanie agree

but shot a bitter glance at

one look, they all understood–he had returned

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