Sebastian Brenand’s parents were the only ones who seemed like bad guys on the surface. To Sebastian, Yvette Houston would perpetually be his unlikeable wife, but not as an evil woman.
He might not like her, but he wouldn’t hate her either.
Yvette frowned coldly and got into her car while thinking about this.
Sebastian sped down the flat tar road with Rachel Wood tied up in the passenger’s seat. The doors were locked, and without his permission, she couldn’t even budge.
Unable to leave, she was trapped.
She struggled to set herself free, but it didn’t work.
“Sebastian, what exactly do you want? You’re already married. Nothing else matters. You’re responsible for looking after that woman!” she shouted.
“Also, how many times do you want me to tell you that I don’t deserve you?”
Rachel didn’t want to say these things, to be honest. Each time she did so, it felt like she was stabbing herself.
Hearing her words, Sebastian slammed his hands forcefully against the steering wheel as he lost all patience. “I’ve told you not to say that. You must do as I say, or I’ll kill myself. Believe me, I’ll do it.
“I’ll die without you, Rachel. Do you understand what I’m saying? Do you have any idea how I’ve been living this past month?
“I nearly lost my life. Do you hear me? Do you know that I’ve been surviving on cigarettes and alcohol? I may have married that woman, but I gave her nothing but a wedding.
“I have no interest in any other woman. When you’re not around, all I do is think of you.
“I pray to God every day that you’d return to me, and He finally responded to my prayers. Do you think I’d let you go that easily?
He had a simple wish. He wanted to be with Rachel forever and ever.
She couldn’t control her emotions anymore as she heard his words and began to sob loudly.
All the emotional suffering she’d gone through these days was being expressed.
Sebastian didn’t mind and allowed her to cry, knowing how badly she needed to let go.
After crying for a long time, she recollected herself, drying her tears as she gazed at him. “Must you do this? Can’t you listen to me, Sebastian? After everything you said to me, how am I supposed to keep pushing you away?”
“I’m only going to say one thing. If you push me away, I’ll die in front of you," he said firmly. "I’m not joking. Believe it or not, I can die right now.”
There wasn’t a hint of hesitation in his voice.
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