Chapter 43


    Although Sebastian was a bit cheeky, his adorable looks and the delightful evening he had. provided


    were enough for her to put in a good word for him.


    “Since he’s back now, please don’t be too hard on him. He only ran out because he waited all day and


    you didn’t show up. Patience and guidance are necessary.”


    “Alright.”


    No sooner had she finished speaking than Orion agreed.


    “Yay!”


    Sebastian jumped up in excitement.


    Who would have thought that the usually stern and imposing Uncle Orion could be so


    obedient!


    Xanthea affectionately ruffled his hair, “All settled? Now, you need to promise to behave. and not run off


    anymore. I need to head back.”


    The word ‘back’ seemed to freeze Orion in ce, and Sebastian stopped his frolicking, clinging tightly


    to her legs. The Thompson family’s ser vants quickly came forward to plead, “Miss, we owe you a great


    deal for bringing the young master back. We’d be lost without your help. Please, stay for dinner!”


    “We really must express our gratitude!”


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    Sebastian added, “Please don’t go. I don’t want you to leave!”


    “It’s nothing, really, just a helping hand.” Xanthea smiled and shook her head, turning to Orion to help


    her out of the situation, but unexpectedly, he also chimed in, “Ms. Nightshade, please stay for dinner.”


    “But I’ve already eaten.”


    “How about somete-night snacks then?”


    He was persistent.


    Scratching her head, Xanthea replied, “That’s very kind of you, but I just had your airline. -meal at


    noon, and now a meal here? It doesn’t seem right.”


    “This meal is to thank you, Ms. Nightshade, for bringing Sebastian back.”


    “Miss, please don’t refuse. It would really bother us if you didn’t stay for at least a meal today!”


    “Don’t go, please? Stay and y with me, will you?” Sebastian pleaded.


    Caught between Sebastian’s pleading and the Thompson family’s hospitality, Xanthea


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    nced at her phone, “Well, right now.”


    Seeing her


    Sitation, Orion gently asked with a lowered gaze, “Or, perhaps you have friends waiting outside for you,


    Ms. Nightshade?”


    “Huh?”


    Xanthea paused, then realized he was referring to Matthew and Miranda, as they had. nned a trip


    for the day.


    “No, that’s not it. I prefer the natural beauty of Willowdale, while Miranda and Matthew like to visit


    exhibits, so we split up. But isn’t it a bit too early for ate-night snack?”


    Sebastian was eager, “If it’s too early, why don’t you y with me.”


    Sebastian was about to suggest ying ball but nced at Orion and switched gears, “Could you help


    me with my homework?”


    “Homework?”


    “Yes!”


    Before she could respond, she was hurried into the study by a little force of urgency.


    Once inside, he quickly shut the door as if to prevent her escape.


    “Please, you have to help me out!”


    He looked


    up at her with a pout and a face ready to cry. Xanthea couldn’t help but pinch his chubby cheeks, “Let’s


    talk properly, no cutesy stuff.”