Raelynn's expression darkened instantly.
Pregnancy was the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card.
But when she thought of the sheer agony Lily had been put through, a fiery wave of hatred surged in her chest.
This was letting Seraphina off way too easy!
It was practically giving her a free pass to walk away unscathed.
Leo sighed. "Just stay here with him. As for Seraphina, honestly, being out there might not be any easier for her than being locked up."
He left it at that.
Glancing between Raelynn and Sebastian one last time, he turned and walked out of the room.
The hospital suite was left with nothing but the rhythmic hum of medical equipment, so quiet it felt devoid of life.
Raelynn remained in her chair.
She stared at Sebastian's closed eyes.
His face was paler than she could have ever imagined.
It looked far worse than the clinical summary Leo had just provided.
Even in his unconscious state, his brows were pulled tight in pain.
Her mind was racing with a million thoughts, most of which offered no answers.
Sebastian had never once communicated with her. His actions, his schemes, his long games—she had always been locked out of his world.
She didn't know how much time had passed.
Sebastian woke up.
His dark, fathomless eyes fluttered open. For a fraction of a second, they were clouded with confusion, but they sharpened almost instantly. His gaze locked onto Raelynn, and he didn't look the least bit surprised. "Been waiting here the whole time?"
His voice was rough and gravelly.
The hoarseness gave his usual sharp edge a lazy, exhausted drawl.
Raelynn hesitated for a moment before picking up the water glass from the bedside table and guiding the straw to his lips. "No. I just walked in."
"Right. Sure."
He didn't argue or call her bluff. He glanced at the straw, parted his lips, and took a slow sip to soothe his raw throat.
"Do you need me to call the doctor?" she asked, pulling the glass away when he leaned back.
"I'm not dying." Sebastian lacked his usual commanding strength, his words coming out in a slow drawl. "How's Lily?"
The infuriating thing about him was that whether he was being cruel or kind, his expression never changed. He was completely unreadable.
"You can take it as concern if that's the kind of comfort you need right now," she shot back. She always felt her sharp tongue was the only thing that could rival his.
This time, Sebastian's gaze settled on her. His pale, handsome face remained impassive as he saw right through her.
"Don't beat around the bush. Say what you want to say."
He was always so damn perceptive.
Raelynn let out a slow breath.
She decided to drop the act.
"I really should thank you for what you did for Lily. Going to those lengths... I was shocked, even if I can't quite make sense of it," she said, staring him down. "But what I really want to ask about is the plasma."
"What's the deal with the plasma?"
The words had practically burned her tongue. She had almost blurted out, *Do you know she's your daughter?* but managed to swallow it down and rephrase it into something safer.
Sebastian lifted his heavy gaze, meeting hers without an ounce of hesitation.
"Raelynn, are you asking for an explanation, or are you demanding a confession?"

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The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
I think for as slow as the beginning was, their turning point is just so fast... really hope we actually get to read about R and S and their rekindle.... we did not read 950 pages for their story to be sidelined. Im for this sideline story, but it if it's to separate from the main characters and their story, please make it separate book....
Author please update more chapters...
I really like Zella, she is becoming a good friend to Raelynn. Ian needs to go. The relationship with Chloe is confusing. Some chapters they are cousins, sometimes they're sibling. A little confusing....
Julians role as big brother- I feel comes from a genuine place, but in a relationship thats is just as stained as Raelynns and Sebastians. It hard for me to connect to his big brother role as he too was such a problem before. And while they talked a little bit, the conversation did not give me the believe there was resolution between Raelynn and Julian. For a brute, he should make his feelings clear about the situation to Raelynn and then step back, until there is more foundation for him to stand on....
Knife in my heart. I hurt for Raelynn. She has made it this far, but how much does she have in her, everyone has a breaking point. Some back of me hopes the author is joking to lighten the mood after so many intense chapters, but thats not this kind of story or couple....
My heart cannot take this. This, cannot be how it ends with these too. They need resolution with each other. Raelynn needs to be more humanize with Sebastian. We know she is hurt, but this is the branch. She needs all these answers, if not for them to be together, then for Lily to have both her parents. Stop with the mind games Raelynn!...
Its like the story is just repeating itself...
Timeline is getting lost for me. So many treasured little memories Raelynn has but yet, he was gone for years ? Anyways... still rooting for them! These two need a heart to heart. Lily "forgetting" someone, not possible in this day and age and I hope thats not their storyline....
Sebastian, the man of few words.... needs to find all the words! Needs to fight for her! On note, seven years seems like a long time for this master plan (which I am sure goes back much farther). Rereading this novel, and it seems like everything has played out in a 5-8 month time span. And I feel like all Sebastian's doings/ plan have not been revealed. I hope we get to see the whole picture and have the resolutions we hope. But seven years of mistreatment, I just don't see Raelynn fully coming back. If these was 2-3 years, maybe, and I know it changes some characters around, but it would still work. Rooting for them!...
Literally on edge!...