Villain Ch 1460. My Worth
Allen frowned slightly, recalling Zoe's teasing nature, her constant playful confidence around him and the others. It was hard to picture her as anything but the bold young woman he'd come to adore.
"But now," Sebastian said, a hint of pride in his voice, "Miss Zoe seems more… herself. Happier, more confident, as though she has found the courage to step out of her mother's shadow. To be honest, I haven't seen her this carefree since she was a child."
Allen stared thoughtfully out the window, his heart twisting gently at Sebastian's words. He'd never realized the depth of their struggles. All this time, he'd thought they were just teasing him, indulging in playful intimacy.
"They both seem brighter now," Sebastian concluded warmly, his voice filled with quiet sincerity. "It's good to see. And I suspect it has a great deal to do with you, Mr. Goldborne."
