Chapter 220 Unintentional Coquetry
"Why... How can I even say it?"
Brooklyn quickly wiped her tears and made up an excuse, "The wound hurts too much."
She sounded like she was whining to Sebastian about her pain. Wasn't that just being a bit dramatic?
Sebastian leaned in to check her neck. "The wound was just bandaged, and healing can be painful. I'll ask the doctor for more painkillers. Wait here."
Once you lie, you can't take it back. She had no choice but to nod, "Thank you."
Hearing her thanks, he frowned. 'Why are you thanking me?'
As he went to find the doctor, she pulled out her phone. As soon as she opened it, she was stunned!
'What are all these messages and news?'
Scrolling down, her eyes widened, and she felt like her head was about to explode!
Words like [Mrs. Kingsley of the Kingsleys], [Invisible wealthy woman], and [Mistress rising to power] kept popping up. Most of the news was about her and Sebastian, with a lot of it condemning Megan for trying to use her pregnancy to oust the legitimate wife.
Brooklyn's hand slipped, and the phone fell to the ground.
The situation had blown up so much that she couldn't get rid of Sebastian anymore.
Just as she dropped the phone, a call came in.
She was lying in bed, making it hard to pick up the phone.
She lifted the blanket and went barefoot to pick it up. Just as she touched the phone, a pair of shiny black leather shoes stopped next to it. Without looking up, she knew they belonged to Sebastian.
He bent down, elegantly picking the phone up. He handed it to her, ignoring her shocked expression. He smiled, charming and chilling.
Brooklyn was dumbfounded, holding the phone and forgetting to answer. She was standing barefoot on the floor, her pale toes next to his black shoes.
"What's wrong? Not going to answer?"
She had just swiped to answer when Kelly's voice came through.
"Brooklyn, do you know you're famous now? The whole world is talking about you! I woke up late at night to go to the bathroom, and when I saw my phone, I didn't even need to go anymore! Your relationship with Sebastian's exposed now,, and your photos are everywhere!"
Brooklyn awkwardly clutched the phone, but Kelly's voice still blared out from the receiver.
"Kelly, calm down. Don't get so excited."
She didn't dare look up at Sebastian's expression.
"I can't calm down! Were you and Sebastian really on the rooftop? What were you doing? A wartime romance? Titanic? You scared me!"
"Sebastian looked so handsome today! He'd even die for you. I'm totally smitten. Tell me, is it true? Or is it just media hype?"
Brooklyn hung up, clearly not having the time for hearing this.
Putting away the phone, she looked up to see Sebastian's leisurely gaze. Her face turned red with embarrassment. "She talks like that, don't mind her."
He held her arm, guiding her back to bed. "I don't mind. I just want you to get better. Nothing else matters."
She laid back down, still flushed. However, there was no sign of the doctor.
"The doctor said the neck pain is normal and doesn't recommend more painkillers due to side effects. If it hurts, hold my hand; it might help."
He placed his warm hand in front of her, taking hold of her small one.
Her mind was a mess. She couldn't break free, letting him hold her hand. "Sebastian."
"What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable somewhere else? Tell me."
She bit her lip. 'Jennifer gave me a one-week deadline, and now there's not much time left. What should I do?'
"Nothing, just a bit sleepy."
He smoothed her hair. "Alright, then keep sleeping. It's 4 in the morning. When you wake up, it'll be daylight."
When morning comes, the news hidden in the darkness will be exposed. What awaits them wasn't a settled outcome, but an even crazier media storm, by Megan.
Jennifer was furious when she saw the news, smashing her porcelain cup to pieces!
"Ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous! Quinn, contact Sebastian immediately! Tell him to come back now!"
Quinn was also shocked by the news. "Jennifer, Sebastian has a lot to deal with right now. Let's wait until he's done and then have him return, okay?"
Jennifer's eyebrows furrowed. "What? He doesn't listen to me, and now you don't, either? Are you rebelling as well?"
Quinn lowered his head. "I wouldn't dare, Jennifer. Please wait a moment."
He frowned tightly, dialing Sebastian's number.
In the hospital, Sebastian saw Quinn calling, walking to the balcony. "Speak."
"Sebastian, Jennifer saw the news and is furious. She wants you to come back to the mansion immediately."
"I can't leave."
"She's very insistent."
"Tell her I'm busy. That's all."
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