Chapter 805 Reluctance
Seb managed to cheer up Spring pretty quickly, but it came at a price. He had to take her and Hayden to the amusement park, buy them dolls, and treat them to a big meal in the afternoon.
The family of four had a blast that afternoon and evening.
Later that night, after Susan put Hayden and Spring to bed, she headed upstairs.
When she walked into the master bedroom, she saw Seb in a bathrobe, leaning against the headboard, chatting on the phone.
"Got it," Seb said before hanging up.
"Who were you talking to so late?" Susan asked with a smile as she walked over.
Seb grabbed her hand, and pulled her to sit next to him. "Ellie booked me a flight back to Maple Valley for tomorrow morning," he said.
Susan was momentarily stunned. "So soon?" she asked.
Even though she knew he had to leave, hearing that he was leaving the next morning was a bit much to take in.
Seeing her reaction, Seb squeezed her hand tighter. "Leon's been on my case. There's a lot going on at the company that needs me. Plus, since I have to go anyway, might as well start the two-year agreement sooner, right?"
Susan didn't know what to say.
She had suggested the two-year agreement, so she didn't want to hold him back. Even though it hurt, it was a sacrifice for their future, and she knew it was worth it.
Suddenly, Susan buried herself in his arms, hugging him tightly.
She couldn't find the words, so she let her actions speak for her.
Seb slowly placed his hands on her back, resting his chin on her head, gently rubbing. After a while, he started to nag.
"After I leave, don't take Hayden and Spring out alone. Always bring the driver and Mary with you. Kathy's getting old, so let her stay home. I've hired two bodyguards to watch over you. If anything happens, call them or Manuel and Hugo. They've got connections in Northstar City and can handle most stuff. And take care of yourself and kids. It's cold in Northstar City, so bundle up when you go out..." Seb rambled on like a worried parent.
The more Susan listened, the more upset she got, and her eyes started to well up.
Finally, she interrupted him, "You've been saying this since last night, and you've repeated it a bunch of times. I remember it all!"
Hearing this, Seb gently stroked her hair, over and over, without saying another word.
Susan felt a deep sadness. His hand wasn't just stroking her hair; it felt like it was soothing her heart.
At that moment, Susan couldn't help but want to cry.
It was already ten at night, and his flight was at nine the next morning. That meant they only had a few hours left together, and the next time they'd see each other might be two years later. If things changed, they might never be together again.
Thinking about it, Susan's eyes filled with tears.
But she didn't want him to see her cry or know how sad she was.
So, she quickly raised her head, holding back the tears, and smiled at him. "You're about to leave. Don't you have anything else to say to me?"
"What?" Seb looked at her, a bit lost in his own sadness.
Trying to lighten the mood, Susan laughed and said, "Tell me you'll miss me, that you'll always keep me in your heart, and that you won't get close to other women!"
Seb didn't play along. Instead, he looked at her seriously and said, "Do I even need to say that? Those are a given."
Seeing his serious expression, Susan felt a lump in her throat.
She had tried to make things lighter, but it didn't work.
The mood turned heavy, and before her tears could fall, Susan buried herself back in Seb's arms.
Seb felt her sadness and knew she was crying, so he gently stroked her back and whispered comforting words.
The next morning, the room still held a trace of last night's intimacy.
Susan was already up, standing in front of the wardrobe, packing Seb's clothes in the early morning light.
She carefully placed each piece of clothing into the suitcase. When she got to the last shirt, she frowned slightly, lowered her head, and pressed the shirt against her face, taking in his scent.
At that moment, she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist.
She knew who it was and leaned back against his broad chest.
"Why are you up so early?" his hoarse voice asked from behind her.
"Packing your things. After you wash up, we need to have breakfast with Hayden and Spring and then I take you to the airport. Time's tight," Susan said, trying to keep her tone steady.
Seb didn't say anything. After a moment, his eyes fell on the shirt in her hand.
"Don't pack that shirt," he said.
"Why? I bought it for you in Ivory City, and you like it a lot, don't you?" Susan asked, puzzled.
Seb smiled. "It has my scent all over it. Leave it here to keep you company."
With that, he took the shirt from her hand and put it back in the wardrobe.
Realizing that he had guessed her thoughts, Susan smiled.
They understood each other so well now. A glance or a gesture was enough to convey their feelings. This was the kind of unspoken understanding that couples talked about. It was wonderful not to have to guess what the other person was thinking, a harmony developed from living together for a long time.
Susan didn't want the farewell to be so sad, so she made a joke.
"Since you're leaving me a shirt to ease my longing, should I give you one of my underwear to take back? You can hold it close when you miss me," she said, turning around and placing her hands on his chest with a smile.
Seb's lips curved into a smile. "I have plenty of your things at home. I couldn't forget you even if I wanted to."
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