Chapter 23 Shadows Of Suspicion

• Sabrina's jaw dropped, her eyes widening further as she struggled to comprehend the truth behind Sebastian's words. He remained seated, his expression still inscrutable, as if he had revealed a long-held secret.
• "You're joking, right?" Sabrina managed to utter after a moment, desperately hoping that his declaration was nothing more than a twisted prank. Sebastian shook his head, his face serious and devoid of humor.
• "Why would I joke about something like this?" he responded, his voice devoid of any trace of amusement. Sabrina's throat went dry, and a knot of fear formed in the pit of her stomach. She instinctively made a move to get up from the couch, but Sebastian swiftly grabbed her hand, preventing her escape.