Chapter 34
Perhaps the woman Sebastian spoke of had not drawn him in because of her looks, but she had successfully turned into someone he could not quite forget.
Then, Gladys asked, “Why did the two of you break up?”
“I had to study abroad,” he answered. That was a decision he had to make. He could have chosen to stay in Slate City, but he didn’t want to let Alexander down.
So, he gave up on his right to inherit the Grant Group.
He had already lost a brother when he was young due to the kidnapping, and he had not overcome the trauma that came with it yet.
The mischievous and cunning boy had turned into a cold, aloof, quiet, and distant man overnight.
“Judging from how you’ve just described her, she seems like a cute and honest lady,” Gladys
commented.
Sebastian nodded silently.
“You’ve been dreaming about her and another woman lately. You even seem to feel desire
toward the other woman you’ve just met.
“You feel like the two women are similar, but they’re still two independent women. Do you think you’re using the woman you’ve just met as a substitute for your first love?” she asked.
“I’m not,” he denied. He had never once thought of Valeria as Jane’s stand-in.
Although Valeria had reminded him of Jane, he knew his suspicions were unwarranted after he found out that she was actually Valeria Wood.
He even felt slightly disgusted with himself. Hence, he felt like it was best if he just pretended
not to know Valeria whenever he saw her.
Gladys proceeded to explain, “Judging from how you’ve described your first love to me, I think you regretted breaking up with her just because you had to study abroad.
“You were also shocked that she’d really break up with you because she was always quiet and obedient. Hence, you were under the impression that she’d always wait for you.”
“I…” Sebastian trailed off, his voice hoarse.
Gladys asked, “So, Mr. Grant, do you regret it?”
Sebastian instinctively clenched his hands into fists as he responded, “Let’s change the topic.”
“Although you claim that all the gifts she’s returned to you are rubbish and that you’ve thrown them all away, I believe you’ve kept them.”
Rubbing his temples, he nodded.
She felt that he was an interesting man. Although he seemed cold and aloof, his ears had turned red when he nodded to her statement.
Did he not want to admit it? Or did he not dare to do so?
“Have you ever tried contacting her?”
“I’ve tried, but…” Sebastian suddenly felt a wave of helplessness washing over him. Shaking his head, he remained silent.
“Is that why you’ve turned your attention toward someone who reminds you of her? Are you trying to find the feelings you once had with your first love with this new woman?”
“I know perfectly well that I don’t see that other woman as her substitute. Not to mention, the other woman is married, and she has a daughter.”
Sebastian was still lucid. He hadn’t lost his rationale to the point where he would have such
thoughts about a married woman with a child.
Gladys was at a loss for words. “Oh, that’s a shame…”
After two hours, Sebastian stood up. He didn’t feel like he had healed, but at least he found
someone who would not expose him. He had also gotten a lot off his chest.
“Mr. Grant, I know you’ve been avoiding a ton of questions throughout this session. Although you don’t want to admit it, you were more or less sincere during your previous relationship,” Gladys commented.
Sebastian’s gaze darkened as he looked at Gladys. “No, I didn’t.”
“Oh, so you’ve never had feelings for her?”
Frowning, Sebastian answered coldly, “I didn’t.”
His words echoed firmly throughout the consultation room.
Then, he turned to the door, reaching out to open it.
