Long after Sebastian left, the confrontation still hung in the room, filling it with tension.
His words, his pain, and his disappointment will forever remain in my memory. I didn't think it would be something I could erase forever.
I sat rigidly on the edge of the sofa in the foyer, my eyes red with unshed tears. I could feel Monty and Chelsea exchanging worried glances. The silence in the room was so loud that I could hear our heartbeats.
"Sienna," Chelsea ventured softly, reaching out to pat my arms comfortingly. "Maybe you should eat something before …".
"I'm fine," I interrupted her, my voice hoarse. I even attempted a smile, but it was a pale imitation of my usual radiant grin. "Really, I'm okay,".
I knew they didn't believe me, but they didn't push either. I knew they were all worried about something else. With the scandals surrounding me, the court appearance hung over me like a dark cloud.
