Chapter 39 Sebastian was never the reserved and refined person that people imagined him to be . Valeria first saw him back in her freshman year of high school . He stepped out of an internet cafe with a cigarette between his lips . Standing in the evening breeze , he flicked the ash off casually . He was wearing a crisp white school uniform , buttoned all the way up , making him look like he was about to walk on stage for an award . Behind him trailed a group of spoiled , troublemaking rich kids , arms slung over each other's shoulders . " Sebastian , are you pulling another all - nighter ? " Beneath his cool , well - behaved exterior , he carried a kind of reckless arrogance that didn't care about rules . He could silence every critic by staying at the top of his class . No one would've ever connected him to a student who smoked , skipped class , and played games in the internet cafes all night . To all the teachers , he was the model student . Valeria leaned back in the seat , trying to relax . The chocolate on her tongue had completely melted . However , in the confined space of the car , even though her dizziness had mostly passed , a queasy tightness lingered in her chest . The air smelled faintly of a high - end men's cologne , mixed with the scent of leather seats . She frowned slightly . Then , all of a sudden , the window beside her cracked open just a bit . A cool breeze swept in , clearing her head and easing the discomfort in her stomach . She couldn't help glancing his way . Sebastian kept his eyes on the road , driving with one hand on the wheel . On his wrist was the same niche luxury watch brand he always favored , the one he had gifted her seven years ago . In the back seat , Leo was chatting nonstop , the kind of kid who could light up any room . The world of children was simple and happy . Valeria glanced at his mushroom cut hairstyle , his round , chubby cheeks , and wide eyes . He looked incredibly adorable . If her son , Selena's brother , had survived , he would've been about the same age . However , he hadn't made it . He died of oxygen deprivation shortly after birth , despite resuscitation efforts . For six years , Valeria had buried herself in work and life , pretending to move on . However , deep down , she knew that kind of pain never truly went away . No one could forget the child they carried for nine months . She had never even seen his face . By the time she woke up , she was told she had given birth to twins , and the boy had survived for just 26 minutes before passing away . Chapter 39 2/2 Sebastian noticed through the rearview mirror how her expression suddenly dimmed . He reached out and gently patted the talkative little guy in the passenger seat . Leo had always been a natural optimist . In his world , the worst part of today probably wasn't getting clawed at by a girl . It was that Sebastian drank the orange juice meant for him . Sebastian assumed Leo was playing on his phone and being too loud , disturbing Valeria , so he told Leo to keep it down . When they reached Wentram Road , Valeria got out and thanked Sebastian . The car pulled up to her apartment building . Leo pointed at a small shop along the street . " Uncle Sebastian , is that place good ? It smells amazing ! " He couldn't read the sign yet , but the delicious scent lit up his entire face . Selena chimed in, " That's the ravioli shop . It's delicious ! Mommy and I eat there all the time . " " Uncle Sebastian , you haven't had dinner yet , right ? Grandma says your eating habits are all over the place . If you skip dinner , your stomach's going to hurt , " Leo reminded . " Were you not full enough from the pizza and fried chicken ? " Sebastian looked at Leo's round belly and saw right through him . Ignoring him , Leo turned to Valeria , grabbing her hand . His eyes sparkled . " Ms. Neal , the ravioli at your doorstep smells so , so good . You eat here all the time , right ? This definitely isn't junk food , huh ? " Valeria laughed at his greedy expression . She really liked this kid and couldn't help but ruffle his hair . " Yep , they're healthy food . " Leo then held out his hand toward Sebastian , signaling for him to lean down . Leaning lazily against the car , Sebastian glanced at Leo but didn't bend down . So , Leo started throwing a fit . " Uncle Sebastian … " " Yeah ? " Sebastian responded . Leo blushed and lowered his voice . " Can you lend me some money ? " " Do you not have any left in your Smart Watch ? " Sebastian asked . " Uncle Sebastian ! Keep your voice down , " Leo whispered , afraid of being embarrassed .