Chapter 36 Brian's eyes widened . There was confusion in them , but more than that - there was anger . " Why are you getting a divorce ? Is it Mom who wants to divorce you ? But … but why ? " Brian asked . Sebastian frowned slightly , momentarily at a loss for words . When Brian saw Sebastian's expression , his anger only grew . He added , " Dad , I get it . It's Mom who wants the divorce , right ? She's being unreasonable , isn't she ? It's her , it's her … " The boy , not even ten years old , suddenly had tears welling up in his eyes , looking stubborn and heartbroken . Sebastian blinked , and suddenly , the look in Brian's eyes reminded him of that night outside Ivanna's place - Maxine's expression had been just like this . Brian looked so much like her . The same resilience , the same stubbornness , like neither of them would ever back down for anything or anyone . " It's her … " Brian began to choke up . " She doesn't want us anymore , right ? " Sebastian stayed silent and pulled his son into his arms . Brian refused to cry out loud , forcing his tears back . " I get it now . She doesn't want us anymore . Otherwise … she wouldn't have treated me like that that day , " Brian said . As he spoke , something seemed to come to Brian's mind , and his voice grew angrier . " That little girl - that girl I saw with her - who is she ? Is she some stray kid she's been raising behind our backs ? " Sebastian's brows knitted together as he looked at Brian seriously . He asked , " Brian , where did you hear that kind of talk ? " Brian pressed his lips tightly together , refusing to speak for a long moment . " Answer me . Who told you that ? " Sebastian's voice grew sharper . Brian's eyes shifted uncomfortably , and he murmured , " It … it was Aunt Valerie . " Sebastian's gaze darkened , his voice low and steady . " Brian , that kind of talk is insulting . I don't want to hear you saying things like that again . Now , go to your room . It's time for bed . " Brian opened his mouth like he wanted to argue but caught the look in Sebastian's eyes and backed down , reluctantly heading up the stairs . Sebastian walked into his study and called Valerie . Valerie picked up quickly , her voice loud and slightly slurred , as if she'd been drinking . " Hey , Sebastian ? What's up ? " " Valerie , did you come to see Brian today ? " Sebastian asked . Valerie chuckled . " Yeah , of course ! The kid got hurt ; as his aunt , I had to come check up on him . What , you don't approve ? Controlling much ? No wonder Maxine doesn't want you anymore . " A sharp pain throbbed in Sebastian's temples . He closed his eyes for a moment before responding coldly , " What did you say to him ? He's still a kid , Valerie . You better keep your nonsense to yourself and stop putting ideas in his head . " Valerie laughed . " Oh , come on . I just said maybe Maxine's got some stray kid out there , Am I wrong ? Why else would she want a divorce and not even care about the money or the kid ? " Look , Sebastian , I'm just being honest with you . We're family , right ? Closer than Maxine , at least . Why would I lie to you ? Maxine's been taking care of some stray kid . It's not even a secret . " TO JUD Chapter 36 Sebastian's expression darkened . " What do you mean ? " 321 " I mean exactly that . Maxine wants to adopt that girl . She's the orphan from that case she worked on , right ? Everyone in the circle knows about it , they14 just being polite not to bring it up , " Valerie replied nonchalantly . Sebastian's gaze sharpened , a sense of dread creeping up his spine . Without another word , Sebastian ended the call with Valerie and immediately dialed Maxine . The line rang for a long time but went unanswered . Sebastian didn't give up , dialing again and again , only to finally hear the cold , mechanical voice . Without hesitation , Sebastian grabbed his car keys and headed out the door . AD Comment Send gift No Ads