Chapter 110

"If I... fail again?" Somehow, Sebastian's courage and firmness had disappeared. Everything was at its lowest point when it came to his demeanor. Doubt was very evident in his voice. He was even surprised by his behavior tonight. He felt so vulnerable in front of Fathia.

"Did you even try for the second time? Haven't you been working hard so far?" Fathia hesitated a little, but she really wanted to assure him that what she had just said was the truth. She tugged him a bit closer, raising herself on her toes. Swiftly, she kissed Sebastian on the lips. "You've never failed to protect me."

Sebastian was accustomed to sweet surprises from Fathia. Back then. And so sweet that he often brushed them off wholeheartedly, trying not to seem too affected by them, but that was not an easy task. It actually made him happy, even if he didn't need to show it through a smile. It had been a while since he had received a surprise like this