He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 988

The sunroom wasn't an open-air garden; it was fully enclosed, climate-controlled, and kept at a perfect, balmy temperature year-round.

Whenever Alistair was alone, this was his favorite spot for breakfast.

Helena nodded. "Yes, please. Thank you."

With that, Helena made her way toward the sunroom.

Alistair must have been hyper-focused on the board because he didn't even notice her walk in.

Sebastian saw her, offered a warm smile, but didn't say a word.

Helena watched closely and noticed Sebastian was playing a brilliant, calculated game—he wouldn't let Alistair suffer a humiliating losing streak, but he wasn't exactly letting him win either.

The delicate balance completely ignited Alistair's competitive fire.

The two were locked in an endless, looping battle of wits.

Naturally, through this intense back-and-forth, Alistair's icy demeanor toward Sebastian began to thaw significantly.

They were even exchanging casual banter between moves.

When breakfast arrived, Alistair actually initiated the conversation.

"Stop drinking that stuff first thing in the morning. It's bad for you," he grumbled, gesturing to Sebastian's black coffee.

Sebastian nodded with perfect obedience. "Understood. I'll change that."

His effortless submission earned a highly satisfied nod from Alistair.

Helena internally rolled her eyes and muttered 'Hypocrite' under her breath.

Suddenly, Sebastian's hand slipped under the table and securely enveloped hers.

He gave her fingers a light squeeze.

Helena felt a flash of guilt, almost as if he had somehow heard her silent insult.

Neither of them said a word; they didn't even exchange a glance.

But the sheer gravitational pull between them was undeniable; just sitting side-by-side radiated an intense, unspoken intimacy.

Alistair, naturally, didn't miss a beat of it.

Once breakfast wrapped up, Alistair waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, alright. You don't need to sit here sucking up to me all day. Get out of here."

"Thank you, Sir," Sebastian replied, entirely unbothered.

Right in front of Alistair's scrutinizing gaze, Sebastian blatantly laced his fingers through Helena's.

Helena was effortlessly pulled along as Sebastian led her out of the sunroom.

Over the next few days.

Sebastian systematically and effortlessly won over every single member of the Everett household.

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