Chapter 771

Sebastian found Sydney's apology unsettling.

Was she scheming against him? What was she really up to?

It felt surreal, like she had completely changed overnight. Just yesterday, she had been aggressive and threatening, but now she wore an expression of deep remorse.

He couldn't shake off the suspicion that she had some ulterior motive.

Maybe she had a hidden agenda. Sebastian couldn't bring himself to trust her appearance of repentance.

"I know you hate me,” he said bluntly. "You don't need to put on a show in front of me. I don't care if you dislike me. As long as Rose cares about me, that's all that matters.”

Sydney's demeanor was grating, and Sebastian felt a strange, uncomfortable unease. He even felt sorry for her. He would rather she continued to be hostile.

For all he knew, her current behavior could be an act.

"Indeed,” Sydney replied with a faint smile. "Rose does care about you, and you two are no longer just friends.”

"I'm her husband,” Sebastian said firmly. "How c