Chapter 152

Sebastian's eyelids fluttered open, his senses immediately captivated by the distant melody of soft raindrops dancing upon his windowpane. With a subtle grunt, he shook off the remnants of slumber, surprised by how swiftly sleep had overtaken him. This was far from his norm; typically, he'd find himself immersed in the early hours of the morning, absorbed in the dealings of his empire. But tonight, an unfamiliar calm had wrapped around him.

His gaze shifted, alighting upon the form of Rose, a breathtaking vision of serenity. The strands of her hair lay against the pillow, her delicate features illuminated by the dim light. As he absorbed the sight of her, he couldn't help but wonder if her peaceful look was genuine or merely a look masking the turmoil he had inflicted upon her. Yet her countenance told a different story one of surrender to the exhaustion that had enveloped

With painstaking care, he delicately disentangled her fingers from hi