He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 75

Over the years, Grace Dale had made Helena's life a living hell. Beyond despising Helena's modest background, Grace's primary grievance had always been the lack of an heir. Though she was spiteful, she hadn't escalated to physical harm.

"Lena, just have the baby. Be good," he finished softly.

He had even dropped her full name, calling her 'Lena' with a tenderness she hadn't heard in years.

This sudden rush of affection broke down the last of Helena's fortress. Her lips parted, her voice a little dry when she finally whispered, "Okay."

A wave of relief washed over Sebastian. As long as she wasn't actively trying to run, everything was back under his control. He kept his expression perfectly schooled.

"When you're ready, I'll take you home," he promised.

"Okay," she answered, giving him a definitive answer this time.

She figured she could compromise for the baby's sake. After all the fighting, he had finally agreed to let her work. That removed their biggest point of conflict. She took a deep breath, trying to push down the lingering anxiety in her chest, though a faint unease remained. The newfound peace between them was intoxicating, making it dangerously easy to let her guard down.

"Get some rest. I'll be right here," Sebastian murmured.

Helena was completely drained. The emotional whiplash of the day had left her exhausted, her mind practically shutting down. She drifted off to sleep almost instantly.

For the next few days, Helena remained in the hospital. She had assumed Sebastian's promise to stay was just lip service, but he actually remained by her side. While he wasn't hovering over her every second, the stark contrast to his usual coldness was undeniable.

Human hearts are made of flesh. She truly began to believe he had changed. Because of this, the atmosphere between them warmed, feeling almost like the early days of their relationship—perhaps even better.

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