The Love that Never Really Dies

What do I do? What can I do to gain his trust again? How do I make sure he doesn’t get distracted by anyone else? She looked down and let the tears fall as she clenched her fists tightly. “Yes, I don’t see Ian as my own child, because I want to have one of my own!” “What?” Sebastian exclaimed, rising from his seat abruptly. “Your own child?” Xandra looked into his eyes and continued, “Yes, Sebastian, I want a child of my own. I have craved for reciprocated love and emotional contribution from your end for five whole years?” Sebastian fell silent with a grim expression on his face. However, Xandra was not going to give up.

This was her chance to fight back, and she would not let that chance slip by. “I feel neglected and scared every night, and I see nothing but you leaving me behind every time I close my eyes,” she said sorrowfully. “Don’t you know, Sebastian? I was the girl who left you those letters under that magnolia tree for ten years. I didn’t want to reveal myself, simply because I was scared that you’ll treat me like I was transparent!” She opened her bag with shaking hands and took something out. Sebastian narrowed his eyes at the sight of the object that she took out. It was just an old fountain pen wrapped in an old and yellowing handkerchief, but Sebastian could see the magnolia flower embroidery on its edges from where he was standing.

thought of sucking up to you, so I never expected you to write back. You told me afterwards that you’ll take care of me for the decades to come in return for the warmth I gave you those ten years, and that’s why I went home with you. Don’t you remember, Sebastian?” Xandra cried, almost choking on her tears. Sebastian pinched his fingers together. He prided himself on his self-control, and he knew Xandra’s

instead? I really miss you, Sebastian. Is there any position that I can fill?” she asked. “Work here?” Sebastian repeated quietly, eyes still trained on her. By the time Sasha heard of Ian’s plan to get her a job at the Hayes Corporation, it was already the next afternoon. Her eyes widened when he told her about his plan. “Why are you telling me to work at your Daddy’s company? I’m a doctor! I can work in a hospital!”

if you agree to work at Daddy’s company.” Huh? Sasha stared at him with a perplexed expression on her face. What has going to school got to do with me working at the scum’s company? Since when did he learn to strike deals with people? Sasha pondered over it for a moment and