Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 325 Sebastian came to the bedside and supported Valeria up. Then, he fed her some water, asking, "Do you want more?" Valeria leaned against his chest with her eyes closed as she sipped a few small mouthfuls. However, when she realized she was still thirsty, she opened her eyes and closed her hand around his, She finished the entire cup before trying to lie back down. Sebastian sat on the edge of the bed, letting her rest against him. Looking at her drained, weary state, he pinched her chin lightly and gave it a small shake, forcing her eyes open. "How are you already so tired?

It was just for a while, and you're so worn out." In contrast, Sebastian felt like he had boundless energy. His fever had broken, and his body was no longer aching. However , his voice was still hoarse since his throat was not yet fully healed. Valeria kept her eyes shut and let out a faint hum, clearly not wanting to respond. The thin silk blanket was thrown over her shoulders, smooth to the touch, but it slid off again. Sebastian leaned against the headboard and closed his eyes, savoring that rare moment of peace. 'The two of them clung together, but Valeria soon pushed at ---- him.

They were damp with sweat, making her uncomfortable. She wanted to take a shower, but his hand clamped tightly around her waist, refusing to let go. His palm drifted downward beneath the blanket, and she caught his restless hand through the fabric. He rose with his eyes half open, and his fingers brushed tenderly across her swollen lips. He said, "We'll continue." "What?" Valeria blinked in surprise. At this point, she barely had the strength to lift a finger. She only wanted to lean back and rest in peace for a while. So, what did he mean by they would continue?

"Isn't it already over?" However, to Sebastian, there was no such thing as over. At best, it was only a temporary pause. He raised a brow and tucked back the strands of hair at her cheek. Seeing how tired she was, he gave a faint sigh. "Fine. Go to sleep. I'll help myself to the buffet." Valeria couldn't help but lift her foot and kick at him, opening her eyes wide. She reminded him, seeing it was already 2:00 pm. "Aren't you supposed to go back to the Grant residence later?" Sebastian picked her up from the bed and carried her elsewhere.

---- When he set her down on the sink counter, she truly couldn't fathom his fixation. After more than ten years, it still hadn't changed. What was with him and bathrooms? Were they some kind of sacred hideaway for illicit affairs? Why did it always have to be here? "We're going back together ," Sebastian replied into her ear. Valeria turned her face aside, avoiding his gaze. However, he caught a flicker of her hesitation . He didn't know what was going on in her mind. Even though they had married today, was it just a moment of impulse for her? A part of him felt almost relieved.

He had feared she might step out of the car and walk away. Sebastian only relaxed when they were officially married, but he could tell that Valeria didn't look very happy. He held her tightly, as if only her close presence could reassure him. After a long silence, he said, "Valeria, there's something you need to understand. We're married now. Divorce is not something we can take lightly. As the heir to a listed company, I must have a stable marriage. Any scandal of separation or divorce could affect stock prices." He didn't want to sound desperate.

He'd still rather preserve a decent reputation in her heart.