Sebastian sneered, his gaze cutting through Giselle like a blade. "You’re nothing but a forgotten afterthought, Giselle. It’s almost amusing how you cling to the edges of our lives, desperate for a sliver of attention. You’re a burden, just like your father—unwanted and out of place. Why don’t you just disappear already?" When Sebastian returns from London, his presence reignites old wounds for Giselle. The mansion, once a gilded cage, now feels like a stage where her pain and jealousy play out in full view. As Sebastian effortlessly commands attention and admiration, Giselle is torn apart by her own conflicting emotions. Her self-loathing grows as she struggles to reconcile her feelings of hatred with a deep-seated desire for acceptance. Each glance of Sebastian's only deepens her hurt, making her question her own worth. She battles not only the sting of his disdain but also the envy of his effortless charm and the ache of her own unfulfilled desires.