Chapter 20 - Sebastian

The only thing that kept me from punching Sebastian’s face was August holding my hand. I was so thankful that she kept a good grip on me because I really didn’t want to cause a scene. Behind Bash was Claire, who stood on the porch carrying their child, looking all worried.

The silence that stretched was painful. My brother looked back and forth to August and I. This is the first time I’ve seen him in what– two, three years? Also, this is the first time I’ve seen him so unsure and in a loss for words. Even when my father banished him and took away all his inheritance and removed him from the will, my brother stood tall and proud. There was no doubt in him that day that what he chose was right.

And I guess, he did choose right. Because he didn’t look lonely. Not anymore.

When no one seemed to be ready to break the silence between us, it was August who spoke first.

“Please don’t think I am interfering in any way–” her voice was so soft that even if I did get mad at her, I would have