Chapter 26

Chapter 26 BLAIRE “I’m a mess!” I exclaimed as the aftereffects of our intense love finally dawned on me. I was covered with rice, sticky sauces, and other things. I had no idea how I was going to get out of his office looking decent. I was in the middle of complaining and thinking about how I would be able to clean myself up when I noticed Sebastian watching me with a playful grin. “What’s so funny, Mr.

Foster? May I remind you that these are all your fault?” I said while glaring at me.

“Nothing,” he said before walking towards me and planting a soft k*ss on my lips. “Take the door on the left. You can take a shower there. I’ll ask Clifford to get you a new pair of clothes.”

I frowned in confusion but eventually followed the direction he pointed in. As soon as I turned the k nob and opened the door, I was amazed to find a luxurious room inside. Inside, there was another room, which I’ll assume is the bathroom.

I turned around and looked at him with squinting eyes. “Really, Sebastian? You have a whole room and a huge bed in your office, yet you choose to f uck me on your office, table?”

“It’s your fault for being so irresistable,” he argued with a subtle, mischievous grin on his face. “I couldn’t wait to bring you to bed.

Besides, it makes more sense to eat your meal on the table, isn’t it?”

I just roll my eyes as I shake my head before continuing to walk towards the bathroom. I’m glad that he has a shower room in his office. I don’t want to walk outside his offices smelling like soy sauce and wasabi. I have no plans for today since Sebastian already interrupted my day, so I take my time in the shower.

I have no choice but to use Sebastian’s b*dywash and shampoo since that’s the only ones available there. Somehow, also gives me comfort that there’s no feminine product available in his bathroom. It doesn’t sit well with me to think that he is bringing women here even though we were practically separated for the last year.

After at least thirty minutes in the shower, I’m finally done washing myself up. I wrapped myself in the bathrobe that was on the shower rack and used the towel to dry my hair. The whole bathroom seems to be complete with everything. There’s a lotion, mouthwash, toothpaste, and toothbrush, along with other toiletries.

I grabbed the hair blower to dry my hair. Once I’m done, I go out of the room to check if my clean clothes are here already.

“Is Clifford here?” I asked Sebastian as I walked out, wearing only a bathrobe. I was Chapter 26 startled when I saw a utility lady cleaning up the mess that we made on his table.

She turned in my direction and quickly went away upon seeing how I looked. It wouldn’t take a genius to guess what happened here. I can feel my cheeks burning in embarrassment. Everything that happened flashes right before my eyes, and I can vividly remember how loud I was screaming and moaning a while ago.

It only dawns on me that he was in his office, and the people might be listening outside. I silently walked towards the couch and sat down while biting my lower lips due to my extreme nervousness. I was praying for the earth to break in half and swallow me so I could disappear on the surface of the earth.

I let out a sigh of relief when the cleaning lady left the office. I quickly ran towards Sebastian, who was sitting comfortably on his swivel chair.

“Please tell me your office is soundproof.” I was begging him to give me the answer I wanted. I don’t know what I will do if he answers otherwise.

He sn*ked his arm around my waist and pulled me until I was sitting on his lap. “Who Caree You’re my wife, and what we did is perfectly normal,” he answered, completely avoiding my question.

“Sebastian, it’s not funny!” I exclaimed.

He then chuckled before gently grabbing my nape and engulfing me in a passionate k*ss. “Don’t worry. Do you really think I would let anyone listen to my wife scream in pleasure? Everything about you is mine, and mine alone. Your cry, your laugh, your whine, and even your scream But most importantly, your moan is only mine to listen to,” he mumbled in between our k*sses. And as he uttered those beautiful words, his hand started to untie my robe while he slowly slipped his hand inside it.

“S-Sebastian, we just had s3x,” I said, trying to get away from his k*sses, but he was quick to catch up. Whether it’s that or I’m just weak against his k*sses.

“Well, I can’t help myself. I can’t get enough of you,” he said as he continued his blissful k*sses.

up But just when he’s about to remove my robe, we hear a soft knock coming from the door. “That’s probably Clifford,” he said. “Wait here; I’ll get your clothes. He then stood and let me sit on his chair as he walked towards the door. He opened it a little, just enough for the paper bag to fit in before he closed it again. “Here, you should put your clothes on before I can savage you again,” he said as he was handing me the paper bag filled with clothes.

I get the bag from his hand with a smile on my face. Despite what happened last night. and early this morning, I’m glad that we still managed to get things through. We still have a lot of things to work out, but I’m happy that we’re learning to communicate have a lot of things to work ou 09:08 Mon, 22 Jan Chapter 26 more than just run away from our problems.

I didn’t bother going back to the room. I bring out the clothes that Clifford brought for me. I thought he went back to the house to get me some clothes. But it turns out that he bought a pair of clothes. The tags are still attached to it. I removed each tag before I started to put it on. Clifford brought me a pair of underwear and a black dress.

As I was dressing up. I heard Sebastian’s phone ringing. I continue fixing myself.

“Hello, Stacey, What’s going on?”

I got curious upon hearing the name of my stepmother. I couldn’t think of any reason why he would call my husband. I arched my eyebrow as I watched him talk to her over the phone.

“Stacey, slow down. I can’t understand you. What’s going on?”

I watched Sebastian’s forehead wrinkle as he continued to listen to the other line. I was watching him intently, hoping I could get a hint as to what they were talking about.

“Okay, we’ll be there as soon as we can,” he said before ending the call.

Even when the call ended, I remained clueless as. I watched him clean up his things.” “Are you done? We need to an he said with a serious tone.

“What’s happening?” I asked curiously.

“Catherine was rushed to the hospital,” he answered.

“Why? What happened? Don’t tell me it’s because of what happened this morning. She got a minor burn. Isn’t it overly dramatic for her to be rushed to the hospital?”

“I had no idea. Stacey wouldn’t tell me. She just insisted that I go to the hospital,” he said.

“Why would he call you? Shouldn’t she be calling my father, or at least me? Are you the doctor?” I asked, frowning.

He chuckled at my last remarks as he slowly walked towards me. He then pulled my waist tight and planted a soft k*ss on my lips. “I don’t have any answers to your question. I think it’s probably better if we go there together so you can throw them your questions directly.”.

I pouted, “Why would I? She didn’t even bother calling me. I’m guessing they don’t want my presence there.”

“Whether they wanted it or not, you’re coming with me. I have no plans of leaving my wife here alone,” he said, which quickly brought a smile to my face..

3/6 Chapter 26 After fixing his things, we went down to his office together and went straight to the hospital. I was thinking about what could possibly happen to Catherine that would require a trip to the hospital. I can’t help but roll my eyes, thinking that they bother to call my husband to inform me about what happened and not me. Even though I don’t really care about them, the thought that they are involving my husband in their business doesn’t sit well with me.

We stayed silent as we drove to the hospital. So many things are going on inside my head, but I still couldn’t figure out what could be the reason why Catherine was there. I may not like her for what she did to us, but I still don’t wish harm upon them. I’m just hoping that this was just one of her antics to gain attention.

We went straight to the hospital room, where Catherine was admitted. We were immediately welcomed by Stacey when she saw us entering the door. My father is also there, holding Catherine’s hand as she lay down on the hospital bed, unconscious.

“Thank Go d, you’re here. Sebastian!” she said, imprisoning him in a tight hug.

Sebastian didn’t let go of my hand, even though Stacey was deliberately ignoring my presence. It didn’t take long before she realized that she had no other choice but to acknowledge me.

“Oh, you’re here as well,” she said with bad taste.

“She was with me when you called. And as a member of your family, I think it’s right to bring her with me.” Sebastian speaks on behalf of me. “What happened to Catherine?” he asked.

“She suddenly fell and lost consciousness. The doctors are running all the necessary tests, and we were just waiting for the result. She woke up for a few minutes a while ago, and she was asking for you. That’s why I called you,” Stacey explained.

“Why was she asking for my husband?” I can’t help but interrupt. “My husband has not business with her. She shouldn’t be asking for him,” I said.

“Blaire, don’t be like that to your sister. She and Sebastian had a history. He gives her comfort. Your sister is in a difficult situation right now. Please be more considerate,” my father said as he continued to caress Catherine’s hand while watching her with sad eyes.

“She’s not my sister,” I corrected him.

“Stop it!” There are only a few instances in which my father raised his voice at me, and this is among them. “She’s your sister!”

he insisted.

“Dad, I don’t understand why you insist that she’s my sister. We are both well aware that she’s Stacey’s daughter from her previous marriage. Stop insisting that she’s my sister?”1 didn’t mean to raise my voice at my father, but frustration gets the best of me.

Chapter 26 “She’s my daughter!” he yelled back at me, and I was completely taken aback by his revelation.

“What did you say, dad?” I stuttered, as I couldn’t fully comprehend what was happening. I refuse to believe it.

He took a deep breath before he repeated his words. “She’s my daughter,” he said once again.

I scoff, “That can’t be true. She was already eight years old when you brought her home. She can’t be your daughter, dad. Did Stacey manipulate you to think otherwise?” I turned in Stacey’s direction to confront her. “What are these lies that you are feeding. my father? How can Catherine be his daughter when you just came into our lives right after my mother died? Do you even know how to do math?” But instead of answering, she avoided my eyes. I turned back to my father to clear everything up.

“Dad, you can’t be part of this. She’s not your daughter. Because if she is, then it only means that you I couldn’t bear to say it. I keep on turning back and forth between Stacey and my dad. “...that you’ve been having an affair even before my mother died.” I feel a lump in my throat as the realization finally sinks i in.

Now, it makes sense why my father treated Catherine more like his own daughter than me. But what’s more painful is the realization that my father was cheating on my mother all along. Even on her death bed, my mother loves my father, and this is what she gets in return.

“We didn’t have an affair. What we had was love,” Stacey interrupted.

“What love are you talking about, Stacey? My mother is married to my father, and you’re having an affair with him. Don’t justify your sins by claiming it’s love.”

Stacey’s hand immediately landed on my checks. But the pain from her being slapped is nothing compared to the pain that my heart feels because of what they’ve told me.

“You can say all you want. But we didn’t betray anyone. If there’s anyone here who committed a grave sin, it’s your mother. She deliberately came between us and forced your father to marry her. Her family blackmailed your father into marrying her, despite his clear objection to it. Rafael and I were already in a relationship, and your mother broke us apart.”

I shake my head in disbelief, “You’re lying!” I exclaimed in denial. I turned to my father so he could straighten things out. “Dad, tell her it’s not true. Tell her that you loved my mother; that’s why you married her. Tell her, dad! Tell her!” I was hysterical. I can feel Sebastian’s hand holding my arm to support me.

“She’s telling the truth, Blaire. Stacey and I were already in a relationship when your mother got into the picture. Her family was influential back then. My family threatened to remove all my inheritance if I didn’t choose to marry your mother. I had to sacrifice”

5/6 Chapter 26 Stacey back then. I never loved your mother, Blaire. I’m sorry, but that’s the truth. Stop blaming Stacey for it. She is innocent,”

my father confirmed everything that Stacey stated.

“She’s not innocent! She’s everything but innocent. She’s at fault here as much as you are when she decides to continue her affair with you despite knowing that you’re already married to my mother. So, no. I refuse to believe that she’s innocent,” I insisted. “Let’s go, Sebastian,” I said before grabbing Sebastian’s hand.

We were about to get out of the room when we heard a low growl coming from the bed. We all turned in Catherine’s direction as she slowly opened her eyes.

“S-Sebastian...” she uttered his name in a low, h o ar se voice.

“Sebastian, please. My daughter needs you,” Stacey pleaded to Sebastian.

“Stop it, Stacey. It’s not as if your daughter is dying.” I said irritatedly. They all fell silent, as if I hit something that’s part of the truth. “She’s not dying, is she?”

No one dares to say something. A few minutes had passed when Stacey was about to speak when Catherine interrupted her by holding her hand.

“We have to tell them, Catherine. Sebastian deserves to know,” she said.

She just shakes her head as if she’s telling her not to. I don’t understand what’s happening, but I refuse to be part of it.

“Sebastian and I were leaving. I wish Catherine a fast recovery. But I don’t think we have more business here. See you at home,”

I said before pulling Sebastian towards the door.

I’m relieved that Sebastian didn’t argue and simply trailed behind me without resisting He remained silent, allowing me to sense his company and his comforting presence by my side. When we finally reached the car, I let out the tears that I’d been holding back.

“Ssshh, I’m here, love. I’m here,” he assures me as he caresses my hair.

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