Chapter 578

Rosalie’s heart raced. “Seb, you were in the hospital, and you weren’t well.”

“That’s no excuse,” Sebastian said. “I was ill, but a hug or a kiss shouldn’t be a problem, right? Now that I’m out of the hospital and the doctor has given the go-ahead for some intimacy, are you willing to let me be close to you?”

Rosalie stared at him in silence.

Sebastian took a step closer. “Honey, let’s have a hug.”

He wrapped his arms around her back. “Honey.”

Even with his memory loss, Sebastian was still a normal man. Holding his beloved woman, his mind was filled with thoughts. He turned his face, and whispered in her ear, “You smell so good.”

Rosalie flinched and pushed him away, stepping back a few paces. “No, we can’t do this.”

“Why not?” Sebastian’s frown deepened, his voice rising. “Tell me why we can’t. I’m your husband. Don’t use my health as an excuse. I won’t believe you.”

“Sebastian, we just can’t,” Rosalie said, her eyes misting. “We can’t...”

“Tell me why.” Sebastian clenched hi