Rosalie fixed her gaze that was filled with exhaustion on him for a long time before finally asking, "Tell me the truth. Did you return to Blencalgo to avoid going to jail?"

Sebastian knew he couldn't hide it any longer, so he could only admit it. "Yes. I was worried Theodore would report me to the police, so I returned. I didn't want to stay in Melrine. At the time, I was just impulsive—I never really intended to kill him."

To Rosalie, whether Sebastian acted impulsively or genuinely intended to harm Theodore, she felt utterly drained and had no desire to continue being with him.

But now, Sebastian was injured. He had shot himself in the chest as if he had no regard for his life. Rosalie felt both sorrowful and terrified.

After a long silence, she asked, "Then how did you know Theodore was planning to report you to the police? You returned just in time. Who tipped you off?"

Sebastian was silent for a few seconds before replying, "I bribed someone close to him, and they gave me the warning."

did you bribe?" Rosalie

taken my money and left. If

half-convinced. "So, it wasn't Aurora who

Aurora's name, Sebastian's fingers under the blanket

him, but he couldn't tell Rosalie. It wasn't because he wanted to protect Aurora or because he was trying to keep his word, Instead, he knew that if Rosalie found out Aurora had tipped him off, she would

he might break up with Aurora. Considering everything, Sebastian decided it was better for Rosalie not to know. Blaming it on a random bodyguard would suffice. After all, Aurora was a valuable player by Theodore's side. As long as that woman remained, she

Theodore apart.

it was her?" Sebastian's

was lying. His tone was so natural and composed. It was

Theodore deeply, so I thought she had a motive

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