Tamara sighed and stared up at the ceiling, resigning to her fate.…The next day.Tamara was still asleep when Sebastian sent the children to school.After the talk they had yesterday, Sebastian and Thomas had grown tremendously closer. The two would go on and on about superheroes and even act out their favorite parts. It looked hilarious.Caleb and Melanie both felt happy for their father and older brother.They also knew how distant Sebastian and Thomas were before this, so they were naturally happy that the two were getting along now.When Sebastian returned home, Tamara was still fast asleep. The man checked his watch and told a maid, "Tell me when my wife wakes up.""Yes," complied the maid.Sebastian turned and left the manor.…Tamara slept well into noon. She slowly got out of bed and did her morning routine before going down to get some food.After taking her seat at the dining table, Tamara asked curiously, "Where's Sebastian?"The maid replied, "He went out."
Sebastian noticed Tamara's blushing cheeks and smiled to himself. "Do you want to go out for a stroll?"Tamara's eyes lit up, and she perked up excitedly. "Where are we going?"Sebastian took a seat beside her. He took her hand and toyed with it. "How about a hike?"Tamara's eyes widened tremendously at this. "Are you kidding me, Sebastian?"Sebastian cocked a brow. "Hm?"Tamara pointed at her legs and back. "I am still very sore from yesterday, and you're telling me to go on a hike?"Sebastian paused and apologized, "Sorry."Tamara took her hand back. "I'm going home for the next two days."Sebastian furrowed his brows at her. "Why?"Tamara huffed, "What can I say? I miss Uncle Jon and Aunt Cheryl."Sebastian fell silent.Tamara's desire to go on strike was evident, but Sebastian was determined not to allow it.Sebastian stood up and pulled Tamara into his embrace. He snuggled against her and mumbled against her neck, "You can always invite them over if you miss them. You
Sebastian chuckled lowly and swooped in for a kiss. "But I don't think it's possible to leave now."Tamara's face was as red as a tomato. She probed, "Maybe you could…take a cold shower?"Sebastian leaned in for another kiss. He even bit her lips as punishment. "You're so cruel, Tammy."Even so, Sebastian got up and went to the shower.Watching him leave, Tamara let out a sigh of relief.She got lucky.He didn't insist on having his way this time.Tamara looked down at her messy clothes and laughed bitterly. She quickly changed out of her clothes and went downstairs to wait for Sebastian.…An hour later.The two of them arrived at the Moore manor.Tamara unlocked the door with her fingerprint and walked in. When the maids saw the couple, they all smiled and greeted them, "Welcome back, miss, sir."Tamara smiled and greeted them back.Once inside, they saw Jonathan sitting on the couch in the living room. He was watching some TV program."Hello, Uncle Jon." Tamara ran ove
Cheryl observed the serious look Tamara was giving her and couldn't help but laugh. "Him? He's going through andropause."Tamara's eyes widened at that. "That explains it.""Did he say anything to you?" asked Cheryl.Tamara nodded and told Cheryl about her interaction with Jonathan earlier. Cheryl clicked her tongue. "I see why you're surprised. Not even I could anticipate him having that kind of attitude. His mood swings are getting worse lately. Just ignore him when it happens."Tamara nodded again. She could do nothing to help with her uncle's changing hormones. It was best to leave it for now."Oh! Silly me! Why did YOU come back?" asked Cheryl as she reached for the door.Tamara hooked onto her arm. "I missed you."Cheryl chuckled. "How sweet of you. But if you're here, what about the kids?""Sebastian will fetch them later," muttered Tamara."Alright. I wouldn't have agreed if you didn't bring your kids along," joked Cheryl.She missed the kids.Tamara immediately chir
Joseph gave Tamara a helpless stare. "Anyone is a good match in your eyes."Tamara shook her head. "But it's the truth."Joseph stood up. "This is getting nowhere. Forget it."With that, Joseph headed for the staircase."Hey! Let's chat a little more." Tamara stared at him. "I actually have a few ideas in mind."Joseph glanced back at her. "Forget it. I'll just avoid her like a plague."The corners of Tamara's lips twitched. "Are you really going to reject her, Joseph? Kimberly is not a bad choice, and she comes from a similar family background as yours too."Joseph sighed. "Not a chance."Tamara begrudgingly acquiesced as she rolled her eyes. "Fine, if that's what Joseph insists," she grumbled to herself. Joseph headed for the study room upstairs.On the table sat a bottle filled with paper stars. The vibrant colors of the stars shimmered in the sunlight, casting enchanting rays of light all around.Joseph narrowed his eyes at it and pondered for a moment. He then picked i
Sebastian's gaze landed on Tamara. He leaned down to peck her cheeks before saying, "Yes, I agree."Tamara continued to admire the stars. "Back when I first lost my parents, I thought that was the end of the world. Even though my father wasn't the best out there, he still gave me a home. I lived a comfortable life because of him. And with all the shit I've been through afterward, there are times when I was so close to calling it quits."Sebastian watched over her silently, allowing her to rant her heart out.Tamara let out a sigh and continued, "Thinking back, everything felt like nothing more than a dream. One blink of the eye, and it's now all in the past."Sebastian walked closer and sat on the swing beside hers. "I'll protect your dreams."Tamara paused in contemplation. After a while, she finally turned to him and said, "Well, I guess what I want to say is, thank you for helping me through the darkest part of my life. And thank you for giving me a new home."If it hadn't bee
The night was cool, and the room was awash with moonlight streaming through the window, creating an otherworldly ambiance. Joseph's face contorted with a deep frown, his eyes firmly shut, as if ensnared in the clutches of a harrowing nightmare.In the dream.Margot's long, wavy hair danced playfully in the wind, her face bloomed with a radiant smile, and her eyes carried a hint of serene laziness and contented glow."Margot?" Joseph stared at her in shock. "You're awake?"Margot flipped her long hair and turned towards him. She sighed helplessly. "Joseph, you know I love Benjamin. Why won't you give up?"Joseph's face fell, but he swiftly regained his composure and asked, "What does your love for Benjamin have to do with my love for you?"Margot was stunned. She was not expecting such a response from him. A smile graced her lips as she spoke, "You're right. There's no correlation. But a word of advice, enough of your staring. I am now living a fulfilling life. Benjamin and I have
"Come in," Sebastian's voice resonated, devoid of any emotion.The door to the office opened, and Helena walked in tentatively.Making her approach towards where Sebastian was seated, Helena called out, "Seb," her eyes scanning his expression with careful observation. "What is it?" Surprise flashed across Sebastian's eyes when he saw it was Helena, but it disappeared just as quickly."Seb, I want to go abroad, but my father won't let me. Please help me," Helena spoke bluntly."Why do you want to go abroad?" Sebastian furrowed his brows at her.Something flashed across Helena's eyes as she said, "I ... I just want to go out and have some fun."Sebastian observed her nervousness. He seemed to have figured out what was going on. He hummed in acknowledgment and said, "Very well, I'll have Jerome escort you to the airport."Helena's eyes lit up at his words. "Thank you, Seb!"However, Sebastian warned coldly, "But there must be a bodyguard by your side at all times.""That's not