Chapter 88 Are You Jealous

At the sudden tug, Sebastian was somewhat bewildered.

Glancing back over his shoulder, he saw Madelyn, his brows furrowing in displeasure. “What are you doing here?”

“Can’t you tell? I’m naturally waiting for you here,” Madelyn said with a bright smile. Her eyes crinkled in delight, rendering her exceptionally beautiful.

“Waiting for me?” Sebastian parroted in disbelief.

“Yes. I’d waited for you for over an hour. I’d been standing and squatting alternatively to the point where my legs have gone numb. Yet, you don’t seem to care about me at all,” Madelyn whined with feigned grievance.

After saying that, she hammered her own thighs and calves laboriously as though utterly exhausted.

Upon seeing that, Sebastian harrumphed coldly. “Weren’t you celebrating your birthday with them in the private room?”

“Tsk. I didn’t want to attend such a tacky birthday party. It was just a bunch of people gathering together to make noise, utterly pointless,” Madelyn said with a pout. Moreover, with both Janessa and Christopher there, she had no desire to return to the private room.

“Really?” Sebastian sneered. His mind involuntarily recalled the game they were playing when he entered their private room earlier.

I wonder if she kissed someone after I had left. If she did…

Unknowingly, his eyes darkened a shade further.

At that moment, Madelyn remembered all the preparations she made at home earlier that day.

An idea suddenly struck her. Beaming, she tugged at Sebastian. “Come, let’s go! Let’s go home!”

Seeing her elated, Sebastian wore a gloomy expression. Earlier in the private room, she didn’t act like this. She just played a kissing game with others, but now, she’s dragging me home.

With that thought in mind, Sebastian shook her hand off. Frowning, he asked, “Madelyn, what game are you playing now?”

“I’m not playing any games,” Madelyn denied with an innocent look on her face following that question.

Hearing that, Sebastian snorted coldly. “No? You just kissed some other man, but you’re denying it. Don’t you have any sense of shame?”

“I didn’t do anything. When did I ever kiss another man?”

After she had pondered for a moment, realization suddenly dawned upon her. He must be referring to the game just now!

At that thought, Madelyn couldn’t help but giggle. Then, she fixed her eyes on him, her tone teasing. “Are you jealous?”

Sebastian wore a cold and stony expression. Uninterested in idle chatter, he turned and walked away.

Upon seeing that, Madelyn hurriedly went after him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. All the while, she explained, “Sebastian, you wrongly accused me. I didn’t kiss any other man. It was Janessa who did so, and she left immediately after.”

Sebastian stiffened, but his tone remained icy. “What does that mean?”

Madelyn dropped her hold on him, her expression earnest as she explained, “At the time, Janessa suggested this game, and everyone agreed. So, we just went along with it. Then, she lost and had to accept the punishment. Everyone was quite thrilled at the time. I thought Christopher would be the first person to enter the private room and was all planning to enjoy the show. Unexpectedly, you were the first person to come in. But after you had left, Christopher showed up indeed! Subsequently, Janessa held up her end. They kissed! It’s a pity you didn’t see it yourself. Tsk–tsk, it was an utterly passionate scene!”

As she talked, she suddenly sounded rather excited.

Sebastian found the sight of her all smiles somewhat peculiar. Didn’t she have feelings for Christopher in the past? Why is she so delighted to see Christopher kissing someone else now!

With that in mind, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat suspicious. “Aren’t you bothered?”

“Why should I? They were the ones kissing. I’m not involved,” Madelyn said in bewilderment. In fact, I’m more than happy about it. If possible, they might as well be together lest one constantly plot against me and the other harass me daily.

Upon hearing that, Sebastian couldn’t help but take a long look at her.

“All right, let’s not talk about them. Let’s head home first.”

After Madelyn had finished speaking, she cheerfully dragged Sebastian down the stairs. As she walked, she said, “Even though today is my birthday, I don’t want to celebrate it with anyone else but you. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. I prepared a surprise!”

While she spoke, her lips curved into a smile, rendering her very much animated.

Uncertain about the veracity of her claims, Sebastian remained skeptical.

Shortly after, Sebastian was dragged back to Lockhart Villa by Madelyn.

Madelyn had no choice but to coax coyly, “Just trust me and close your eyes, Sebastian.”

Sebastian hesitated for a moment but ultimately did as requested. Subsequently, Madelyn took his large hand in her petite one.

“I’ll lead you in later. Keep your eyes closed and only open them when I tell you to do so, okay?”

Sebastian didn’t speak but he nodded in response. Madelyn chuckled, then unlocked the door with her fingerprint. After that, she led him into the house.

When they reached the living room, she finally dropped her hold on his hand, Smiling, she said, “All right. you can open your eyes now!”

Upon hearing that. Sebastian immediately opened his eyes.

Consequently, he was so stunned that he was at a loss for words for a moment.

The entire house had been decorated, with multicolored balloons occupying the ceiling and streamers hanging everywhere. The entire living room was decorated in a decidedly romantic fashion.

Madelyn only switched on a few dim yellow lights and a handful of colored glazed lamps. Yet, the faint lighting cast a beautiful and warm glow over it all.

“Is it beautiful?” Madelyn asked at that moment, a sweet and innocent smile curving her lips.

Sebastian gave a slight nod.

Admittedly, it had been quite some time since he’d seen such a cozy setup.

“This is not all,” Madelyn suddenly said with a grin.

Sebastian looked at her in puzzlement, only to see her rushing to the refrigerator. She then opened the freezer compartment and took out a whole cake.

After carefully setting it on the table, Madelyn said. “Sebastian, wait for me for a moment.”

Following that, she dashed into the kitchen and put on an apron. Then, she heated up the pan and prepared two tender steaks on the spot.

After serving the steaks, she uncorked a bottle of red wine and poured it into two wine glasses. Finally, she took out a small white candle.

Lighting it, she placed the candle on the table. With that, it became a candlelit dinner. In an instant, the atmosphere was warm and cozy.

“Considering my sincerity, would you sit and celebrate my birthday with me?”