AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

Roxane’s expression stiffened for a moment. She lowered her head and pursed her lips before saying in an uncertain tone:

– I think I must have blamed them before…

He raised an eyebrow at the odd way she phrased her words.

When she saw the puzzled expression on his face, she pursed her cherry lips for a moment before explaining:

– There are things I forgot. I don’t remember if I ever blamed or resented them. However, I don’t blame them now. They must have had their difficulties and their reasons. After all, I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t want their own child, right?

Then, a bright smile bloomed on her childish face as she said:

– In any case, I live very well now, and I am happy every day.

Sebastian looked at her smiling face and felt as if his heart had been hit with a blunt object.

– Is there anyone who doesn’t want their own child? There are many who do not want their child. There are those who abandon their children like worn out shoes and hate them to the bone.

When the car stopped at Moon Pavilion, Sebastian didn’t get out of the car. He watched the butler bring Roxane into the house, and when he looked away, his eyes flashed coldly.

– How is the investigation going?

Patrice turned around and said respectfully:

– The truck driver’s past is very clean. There is no discrepancy with his bank accounts. It looks like an accident.

Sebastian’s lips curled into a sneer as his eyes flashed with mockery.

– How many “accidents” have there been in recent years?

Patrice seemed to know what Sebastien was thinking. He hesitated before saying:

– Maybe it’s not those people. Maybe it’s someone else…

Sebastien intervened:

– Let Logan protect Roxane.

Logan was the driver. He was a veteran. Not only was he good at driving, but he had other skills as well.

Patrice’s eyes shone with surprise before protesting:

– President Flores, Logan has been at your side for so many years! If you’re afraid of involving Miss Alvarez, why don’t you send her back to the Alvarez family? She…

Patrice immediately stopped talking when he saw Sebastien looking at him with an icy expression. After a moment of silence, he couldn’t help but ask curiously:

– President Flores, have you recovered from your illness? Have you got…

– Do you see a word on my forehead?

– Eh? Word? What word? Patrice was confused. Sebastien said coldly:

– Pervert.

Unless he was a pervert, would he have feelings for someone nine years younger than him?

After Sebastian took care of business in the office and returned to the Moon Pavilion, the moon and stars were already hanging high in the sky.

When he entered the house, everything was normal. It was calm.

The butler moved forward to help him when a crisp voice rang through the air.

– Mr. Flores, you are back.

When Sebastien saw Roxane coming out of the kitchen, his eyes flashed in surprise.

– You have not slept yet ?

“I was waiting for you to come back for dinner,” Roxane said, shaking her head.

-Wait for me?

“Didn’t I promise to cook dinner as an apology?” Have you forgotten?

She asked. After a moment she said:

– Did you eat ? If so, I’ll put the food away.

Before she could return to the kitchen, Sebastian stopped her.

– I have not eaten yet.

Roxane’s eyes lit up immediately.

– Awesome! The dishes I prepared will not go to waste.

She knew that Sebastian didn’t like sweet things and was careful with his body, so she had deliberately cooked foods that she thought would suit his taste. There was no fatty or spicy food. There were meat and vegetable dishes, and they looked delicious.

When Sebastien saw that she had only brought out a set of cutlery, he raised an eyebrow and asked:

– You do not eat?

Roxane smiled embarrassedly as she said:

– I was hungry earlier, so I ate first.

Sebastien looked at her. The first thing he noticed was the large bandage on his forehead. He remembered that she had been in an accident earlier that day and had been injured, and yet, not only was she not afraid, but she even remembered his promise to prepare for him dinner. Finally he said:

– You are injured. It’s okay to cook another day.

– How is it possible ? A person must keep his promise, Roxane said, raising her hand to touch his forehead.

However, when she saw him squinting, she lowered her hand awkwardly and said with a smile:

-Besides, it’s only a superficial injury. It’s not serious.

Although she was afraid when the car accident happened, when she woke up in the hospital, she was no longer afraid.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Sebastian’s eyes. He thought she was really sensible even though she was young; she wasn’t spoiled at all. She even attached so much importance to a promise. Finally he said:

– Take another set of cutlery and eat with me.

– I have already…

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– It’s been a long time since I ate with another person after what happened to Christine.

Roxane:

-?

“Didn’t I eat with you this morning? Wasn’t I human then?”

Although she complained inwardly, she did not refuse him. She went to the kitchen and came back with a pair of chopsticks. Since she had a rather large dinner, she really couldn’t eat anymore. Therefore, she only took a bowl of fish soup for herself and drank it slowly. Sebastian’s long, blond fingers looked even more beautiful when he held the black chopsticks. He ate slowly and his manners were very good.

Roxane found the silence quite awkward so she quickly looked for a topic. She asked:

– How is Miss Flores now?

-After she regained consciousness, I arranged for her to recuperate abroad. She’s recovering very well, Sebastien said, putting down his chopsticks and moving to get a bowl of soup.

Seeing this, Roxane quickly got up and served him the soup. She said :

– It’s good to hear. Miss Flores is kind, so she will definitely be blessed.

After taking the bowl of soup, Sebastien asked:

– How do you know she’s nice?

Roxane hastily looked away and hastily made up nonsense.

– Oh, that’s just my guess. Mr. Flores, you are so nice that I am sure that Miss Flores is also very nice. You must both be very nice people.

Sebastien easily understood her lie, but he did not denounce her. He lowered his head and drank the soup.

On the other hand, Roxane sighed inwardly with relief when it seemed that Sebastien believed her. “What a close call! I have to remember to watch my words next time!”

Roxane, who had showered, changed into a set of white pajamas. She reached out to touch the bandage, making sure it was dry as she couldn’t get the wound wet. However, it was slightly damp.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Roxane, who thought it was the butler, shouted:

– Come in.

After saying that, she turned around and went to get her hair dryer. Her back faced the door as she leaned forward, exposing her slim, blonde neck.

Sebastien calmly looked away before asking in a low voice:

– What are you looking for?

Roxane straightened her up and walked around.

– Mr. Flores?

Sebastian’s gaze fell on the bandage on his damp hair. He frowned when he saw that the bandage also seemed slightly damp. Therefore he said:

– Sit down. I’ll help you treat your wound.

He motioned for her to sit on the couch even though the bed was closer.

– It’s not necessary. I can do it myself.

She didn’t want to disturb him.

Sebastian didn’t seem to hear as he turned around and walked towards the couch. Then he looked at her silently.