Later on, Lucas told him something unexpected—there was an arranged marriage between their families. He and Roxanne were meant to get married.
But Lucas asked for his opinion first. If Sebastian agreed, they could proceed with the engagement. If he refused, the matter would be dropped as if it had never been discussed.
At that time, Sebastian had asked for two years to consider it. He wanted to test Roxanne. If she passed, then fine. If not, then it was out of the question.
Lucas had asked him what the criteria were. He had only given him a two-word answer—no trouble.
If Roxanne was a burden, then it was a no. If she wasn't, then they could talk. As it turned out, Roxanne did well in those two years.
Sure, there had been moments of immaturity, but she had always handled them herself. She had never once bothered him. So, in the end, he was satisfied with her.
Then, on her 20th birthday, she made a wish to be with him, and he agreed.
Now, thinking back, he could still clearly remember the day she had jumped in excitement. Her eyes had been filled with unspeakable joy, and the smile on her face had been overflowing with love.
Sebastian leaned back on the couch, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. He finally said, "I do like her."
Love? He wasn't sure. But there was no doubt that he liked Roxanne.
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