“Mr. Rousseau, the pleasure is all mine.” He managed to say through gritted teeth, trying his best to sound as nice as possible.
“SEBASTIEN!” he heard Emily’s voice behind him as he was pushed to the side. She hugged him and he hugged back. She had a bright smile; one he hadn’t seen for months. Sebastien made her like that by just visiting.
“Emily, I missed you so much chérie (my dear).”
“I missed you too. Come on let’s go in. I made dinner.”
“you did? You shouldn’t have it while you’re sick. Mr. Braxton, you should have stopped her.” He turned around towards Sébastien and jokingly winked at him.
It was clear that Alexander was tense, he was probably trying to cheer him up.
“I tried Mr. Rousseau. But she’s as stubborn as a bull.”
“Oh, please call me Sébastien! Mr. Rousseau is too fo
