Chapter 207
the Hall residence, Dana wrapped herself in a cloak as she stood outside the study. She watched Hugo come out and quietly asked, “Is Sept still upset?”
Hugo waved his hand, signaling Dana not to worry. He took her hand and said, “It’s his first crush. He’s bound to be a bit flustered. At least he didn’t lose his temper im front of Maddie and had the sense to sulk at home instead.”
pana glanced back at the study. “He’s not seriously thinking of having a bodyguard follow Maddie, is be?
She frowned with concern and added, “With Maddie’s personality, she clearly doesn’t like others interfering too much in her life.
Madison was Sebastian’s first real esh, and Dana penninely hoped it would lead to something meaningful. However, everything was ultimately up to Sebastian
Hugo whispered, “He’s not that toolish. He’s always been in control at everything. Now that someone he cares about is beyond his control, he’s panicking ”
Dana sighed in pellet “That’s good, then. As long as he doesn’t hire someone to keep an eye on Maddie.”
Hugo wrapped an atm–around her shoulders and squiled. “It’s better this way, it’ll humble his pride.” Dana condi’t help but laugh “Is that how you play the dad card?
In the study, Sebastian slouched in his chair with one as covering his eyes to hide las emotions.
“Mr. Hall, Mr. Hall! George Baker, the butler, called out urgently from downstairs.
sebastian let out a long sigh. Then, he stood up and opened the study door to head downstalis. Dana and Hugo stepped out of their bedroom as well.
George was typically composed, and he rarely sounded this anxious. He pointed at the crystal chandelier and said, “Over there.”
The three tamed to see a yellow p
paper crane thattering in the living room
Sebastian’s heart skipped a beat as he rushed downstairs. As soon as he entered the living room, the paper crane flew straight at him.
He reached out, and it landed gently in his palm, pecking at it softly a couple of times.
Darabinked in surprise. “Did Maddie send this?
Sebastian couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah.”
“Why is Maddie contacting you so late? Did something happen?”
Sebastian shook his head. “No, nothing’s wrong.
“How do you on?” Dana asked.
His smile widened. “If it were serious, she wouldn’t use this slow little thing.”
With that, he headed upstairs with the paper crane.
Dana noticed Sebastian’s relaxed expression and rolled her eyes playfully. “Maddie is definitely going to have him wrapped around her finger.
Hogs nodded approvingly. “That’s a good thing. I’ve always worried no
could keep him in check”
After returning to his room, Sebastian placed the paper crane on his nightstand, grabbed his pajamas, and went to the bathroom.
Half an hour later, he came out of the shower. He got into bed, pulled up the covers, and leaned against the headboard. Then, he picked up the paper crane and stared at it thoughtfully.
He traced his long fingers along t
along the wings of the paper crane, gently brushing
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