Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Sabine grinned . " I want to get into Sebastian's car , but ... am I interrupting a moment ? Should I take an impromptu stroll instead ? " Claire's face burned with embarrassment . She barely lifted her head . " Grandma , come on ! We're ... Nothing's going to happen , okay ? Just get in already ! " I stepped out to help Sabine up . " Yeah , I agree . Any more of that , and I might asphyxiate ! " I joked . Claire jabbed me , flustered . " Why are you like this too ?! " I feigned pain . " Oww ! You do realize your grandmother is right here , don't you ? I'll rat you out !

" Her hand recoiled , and a small , sweet smile appeared . Sebastian recalled their agreement - they were supposed to pretend to be a couple whenever Sabine was around . She just wished it were more than pretend . " Aww , youngsters . I understand the fun , but Cici , you should start teasing Sebastian now ! " Sabine said , delighted . Sebastian was the best grandson - in - law , ever . I drove Claire and Sabine home . The old woman had wanted me to stay for a meal , but a timely message from Hera appeared . Hera : [ Come home . You want your parents ' house back , don't you ?

I'll give it to you . ] I frowned . I couldn't understand why she was suddenly letting go , but I needed to return to that cursed villa . My parents had lived in that house for so long . It meant more to them than I could measure . " Sorry , but I can't . I've got something to handle , " I said . I got into my car and drove to the villa where I had spent five years with her . Standing at the front door pulled a wave of memories over me . A faint melancholy settled in . I had been awa so long ... I hoped this would be the last time I had to return . Hera's voice cut through my thoughts .

" Come inside , Sebastian . " She stood by the door with a neutral expression , her beauty undeniable . I entered without more than a glance and said coldly , " What's your condition ? Get to the point . " " Can't we just talk cordially now that we're both home ? At least look at me . 1/2 She stepped forward , but I moved back . It stung +25 Bonus Hera had sent everyone in her retinue , even the housekeeper , on vacation . She wore the style of makeup Sebastian would adore and a wispy silk nightgown . Yet he wouldn't even look at her . " This isn't my home .

If it weren't for the grant for my parents ' house that you so selfishly took away , we'd already be strangers , " Sebastian said bluntly . " And what's there to look at ? Name your conditions , and I'll take the grant . " Rage flared in Hera . No one had ever treated her like this - ignored her completely . In the past , she would have thrown a fit and given Sebastian a piece of her mind . This time , she swallowed her indignation and forced a smile . 日 Comments Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.