Chapter 113

Two weeks had passed since Hailee and Sebastian had embarked on a journey of healing and rediscovery. The tension between them had reached its zenith, an invisible force that pulsed with every stolen glance, every gentle touch. Their desires were palpable, restrained only by Sebastian's lingering sickness that forbade them from fully surrendering to their passion.

Sebastian, now significantly better, insisted on venturing outside when his medication allowed. On one such occasion, Hailee walked into the room to find him with a single red rose clenched between his teeth, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Intrigued and wondering where he had found such a romantic gesture, she couldn't help but be drawn into the enchantment of the moment.

Soft music filled the room, their bodies swaying to the rhythm as they danced together in a fluid harmony. Laughter and joy mingled in the air, creating an atmosphere of blissful serenity. In that moment, Hailee felt a sense of profound connection, a de