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Wedding Jitters

Author: TanuS
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-06 20:32:04

Charlotte was conversing with her father and grandfather, while Ellora was sharing the happy news with her grandkids. At the same time, Sabrina and Anne sat on either side of Sebastian, eyeing him curiously.

"What hair products do you use?" Sabrina asked with a wide smile. Her son-in-law's hair was thick, shiny, and impossibly lush, unlike anything she had ever seen before.

"Uh—" Sebastian blinked, caught off guard by the question. "Just the usual."

"I would like a list," Sabrina said, completely serious.

"Yes, ma’am," he responded with a slight nod, his French accent making them giggle like schoolgirls.

"You have perfect skin," Anne added, studying his face. "What is your secret?"

"Good food and sunscreen," he answered simply.

Anne and Sabrina sighed in unison. "We could never quit sugar."

Then, with a teasing glint in her eyes, Sabrina mused, "You are too beautiful, Sebastian. I can't wait for you and Coco to have children, they will be absolutely stunning."

Sebastian coughed, flust
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