Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 346 "My grandmother was a very interesting person. If she were still alive, you two would have gotten along wonderfully." Sebastian recalled his memories from his childhood. Valeria could easily imagine it. Martha herself was like a playful child, and Lewis, even from just those brief moments of contact, had left her deeply impressed. Before coming here, Valeria had felt nervous. However , the Grants! acceptance of her had exceeded all her expectations . Their warmth came from the heart. It wasn't something Sebastian could have faked with just a few words.

Valeria thought of her own grandmother . 'We haven't told Grandma... about our marriage yet..." "Or Lenny either..." This was something Sebastian had been turning over in his mind day and night these past few days. He owed too much to Valeria and their daughter. He didn't know how to tell the little girl that he was her father. "If Lenny can't accept it at first, don't blame her," Valeria spoke instinctively, seeing the tight frown on his face. "Twon't." Sebastian took her hand. ---- The only one he would blame was himself.

Sebastian took Valeria to a mall, where they bought a pair of platinum wedding bands. The design was simple and understated . The woman's band had a small diamond set into it. It was perfect for daily wear. 'They waited a little while in the store because the staff suggested engraving names on the inside of the rings. Half an hour later, Valeria looked at hers. Her ring had Sebastian's name engraved in it, and inside Sebastian's band was the word "Riri".

She asked, "Isn't it the other way round?" "No." Sebastian lifted her hand, his dark eyes fixed on her slender fingers , as he slid the ring onto her left ring finger. What he wanted was simple. He wanted her ring to always carry his name. Her hands were long and bony, delicate -looking . Under the jewelry store's lightning, they looked like something displayed ina glass case, an artwork. Sebastian lowered his head and kissed the back of her hand. Valeria instinctively glanced around at the staff nearby, suddenly self-conscious.

She leaned toward him and whispered, "Let's go back." ---- "Riri, you haven't put mine on yet." At his words, Valeria picked up the men's ring. She saw her own nickname engraved inside the band and slid it onto his left ring finger. Avein stood out on his finger, the bluish line just visible under the skin, The platinum ring pressed down over it, and the word "Riri" lay tightly against his flesh. In that moment, it carried an indescribable sense of fate. Sebastian wrapped an arm around her waist and naturally bent down, his warm lips brushing against her cheek before releasing her.

Not giving Valeria a chance to shyly refuse, he murmured in his low, husky voice, "Let's go back." They stopped by Sebastian's place to take some of his things. It was mostly daily necessities. He seemed prepared to settle in Broburgh City for a while, so he packed a suitcase. Valeria didn't disturb him and wandered into the living room. Sebastian's home, like the man himself, felt like a cold, impersonal model unit. There was no trace of lived-in warmth. However, her eyes fell on the coffee table. There was a box of pet snacks sitting there.

Valeria kept a dog herself and had bought the same brand of treats for Potato. These were clearly for Nemo. She grabbed a tote bag and walked over. Checking the ---- expiration date, she tucked the treats inside. If Sebastian was packing his own luggage, then naturally, his pet's things should be taken as well. She also prepared to bring along Nemo's favorite mat, the one he often lay on to nap. Valeria walked to the bedroom door and called out to Sebastian.