AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

In front of a French window outside the makeshift mourning room.

Enzo held a cigarette between his fingers. His eyes were filled with pain as he said:

– She was like that before too.

In the past, Roxane did not cry, laugh or speak. His expression was dull and his eyes were lifeless. She was like a walking corpse.

Enzo was really worried that she would revert to her old self.

Sebastian’s eyes were filled with worry as he looked at the young woman in the hallway. At that moment, it was as if there was a huge cloud of sadness hanging over her head, and it was raining heavily on her. He didn’t know when the dark clouds would disperse or when the rain would stop or when the bright smile would return to her delicate face.

“As long as I’m here, I won’t let her go back to what she was,” Sebastien declared with determination. He wouldn’t allow her to go back to how she was before.

Enzo took a deep breath before changing the subject.

– Can you let me handle the matter with the Rios family?

Although Sebastien was now Roxane’s husband, and it was natural for him to help Roxane vent her anger, it was ultimately the Alvarez family’s business. As the eldest son of the Alvarez family, it would be useless for Enzo to let Sebastian, who is half a foreigner, handle this matter.

Sebastien did not hesitate and easily accepted.

– I will inform the project department. If you need anything, look for them.

Since it was a matter between the Alvarez family and the Rios family, he didn’t move. It was indeed more convenient for Enzo to make a move.

“Because of my sister, I won’t be polite to you,” Enzo said before lighting another cigarette.

Sebastian pursed his lips and said to himself: “Since when have you always been polite to me…”

…

Old Mrs. Alvarez’s funeral would end the next morning. She would be cremated at the crematorium.

Sebastian did not return to the Moon Pavilion after dark and instead stayed at the Alvarez family home.

There was a custom in M City that married girls were not allowed to share a room with their husbands when they returned to their first home. It was said that this would affect their children’s luck.

Even though Joel and Sabrina were a little superstitious, they didn’t care much for this feudal superstition. Therefore, they arranged for Sebastien to sleep with Roxane.

Enzo watched over his grandmother and told the others to go back to their rooms and rest.

After returning to the room and washing up, Sebastien helped Roxane dry her hair before tucking her in. He kissed her on the cheek and said:

– Sleep.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

After all, they had to get up early the next morning to send old Mrs. Alvarez away.

Roxane closed her eyes. However, as soon as she felt Sebastien get up, she quickly opened her eyes. She stared at him without blinking.

He sat down again and held her hand.

– Go to sleep. I will stay with you. I’ll come down to see your brother when you fall asleep.

According to custom, Roxane should also watch over her grandmother. However, she was not fit to do so in her current state. Besides, no one would allow him to do it too. Her grandmother loved her very much, so she definitely wouldn’t blame her. Since she couldn’t do it, Sebastian would do it on her behalf.

Roxane slowly closed her eyes.

Sebastien dimmed the lights.

The light cast shadows on his face. Her eyelashes covered her eyes, her lips were slightly pursed, and her eyebrows were furrowed.

Sebastian reached out, intending to touch the space between her eyebrows to ease her frown. However, when his hand was only a millimeter away from her, he stilled. After hesitating for a long time, he finally withdrew his hand. He couldn’t bear to disturb his silent sorrow.

Roxane didn’t fall asleep until late at night. His breathing also gradually stabilized.

After placing his hand under the blanket, Sebastian tried to get off the bed with minimal movement. However, as he took a few steps towards the door, he heard the sound of movement. He turned around and saw Roxane suddenly sitting up on the bed. He quickly returned to bed.

– Roxane? Did I wake you up?

Roxane’s eyes were blurry. She mechanically lifted her blanket and got off the bed before heading towards the door.

A hint of suspicion flashed in Sebastien’s eyes. He said nothing. Instead, he quickly walked in front of her and blocked her path. His sharp eyes studied her face as he waved his hand in front of her face.

She didn’t react at all. She didn’t even blink. She only stayed still for a minute before turning around and climbing back into bed, lying down.

However, before Sebastian could breathe a sigh of relief, she suddenly sat up. Like before, she lifted the blanket and got off the bed before heading towards the door.

Sebastian’s breathing hitched before the realization dawned on him; she was sleepwalking. This time he looked at her and followed her as she opened the door and walked down the spiral staircase. Her gaze was fixed on her feet as if every step she took was a step on his heart.

When Enzo, who was watching in the mourning room, heard the sound of movement, he looked up and saw Roxane. He immediately placed the offerings in his hands and stood up.

– Why are you not sleeping ? Don’t worry. I will watch for grandmother. Hurry up and…

Before he finished speaking, Sebastian appeared and made a shushing gesture.

Enzo fell silent and looked at Sebastien in confusion.

He shook his head and didn’t explain anything.

Roxane went to the kitchen. She took an apple out of the fridge before walking towards the knife holder.

Sebastian realized what she was going to do and quickly moved the knives away.

When she couldn’t find the knife, she turned around and put the apple back in the refrigerator. After closing the refrigerator door, she opened the refrigerator door again to take out the apple.

Enzo’s expression was dark as he asked Sebastien in a low voice:

– What is going on ? Is she possessed?

Sebastien frowned and replied dryly:

– Sleepwalking.