Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 79

Sebastian was undeniably flawless. With his striking looks, well-toned physique, unwavering dependability, and a heroic aura, he seemed to have connections in the most surprising yet advantageous circles.

It was hard to imagine a single imperfection in him. Only someone foolish would let a man like Sebastian slip away without a second thought.

I looked at Claire, caught off guard by her words, and replied, “Um, we’re just housemates, really. You know, just splitting the rent.”

“Oh.” A brief shadow of disappointment flickered across Claire’s face. She glanced down and fell silent.

I wondered if I had been too blunt—maybe my tone had come across harsher than I intended. Regardless, it felt like the right moment to shift the conversation.

“Ahem. How about some music?” I suggested, trying to lighten the mood. “And don’t forget your seatbelt.”

The music helped ease the tension in the car. I began to relax, but Claire kept her head lowered, her expression gloomy. Even the way she reached for her seatbelt seemed lacking in enthusiasm.

“Here, let me help you. You’re probably too tipsy to get it right,” I offered, leaning over to fasten the belt for her.

Suddenly, she pressed a soft kiss to my cheek before turning away as if nothing had happened.

Startled, I asked, “What was that about?”

“You said it yourself—I’m drunk,” Claire muttered, closing her eyes tightly to avoid my gaze. She bit her lip, clearly flustered. “Can we just go now?”

Her voice softened, sounding vulnerable and almost pleading. She leaned her seat back and turned away from me, her body going completely limp.

I noticed her shirt’s top two buttons had come undone, revealing her smooth neck, flushed a delicate pink from the wine.

Any man’s heart would skip a beat at the sight. I was no exception.

“Yeah, wine can hit you hard. Don’t worry—I’m not leaving you here. Let’s get you inside.”

I couldn’t quite tell if Claire was genuinely trying to seduce me or if she was just overwhelmed by the alcohol. What I knew for sure was that I needed to keep my emotions in check before things got complicated.