Chapter 24:
On the way, Yuvan kept looking out of the window, pointing at different things and asking Sebastian questions about them.
Sebastian, meanwhile, kept his eyes on Yuvan the entire time, patiently answering each and every one of his questions.
Seeing how happy Yuvan was, Sebastian couldn't help but smile.
He wrapped an arm around Yuvan's waist, gently pulled him closer, and rested his chin on top of his head, his smile never fading.
Yuvan comfortably settled into Sebastian's embrace, continuing to admire the scenery outside.
At the Sterling Mansion~
Everyone was waiting for Sebastian's return.
Robert, David, and Theo stood near the entrance, while the maids, Nicholas, and the guards stood in neat rows on either side of the doorway, ready to welcome them.
Soon, a convoy of black cars appeared at the end of the driveway. Sebastian's car came to a stop right in the middle of the formation, and he stepped out.
The moment Nicholas caught sight of Sebastian, his face brightened. Ever since Sebastian had returned, he hadn't had the opportunity to see him properly.
He was delighted to see his master again, but his happiness didn't last long.
As Sebastian stood beside the car, he extended his hand towards the passenger door.
A small, fair hand emerged from inside and gently rested in his.
Then, a boy stepped out of the car.
He looked young and delicate, with fair skin and delicate features, as though he had stepped straight out of a painting.
Nicholas stared at Yuvan, completely unable to recognise him. He had never seen this boy before—not with Sebastian or anyone else. And yet, there he was, standing beside Sebastian as though he had always belonged there.
Before Nicholas could even process what was happening, a figure suddenly rushed past him.
Yuvan had barely stepped out of the car when Theo came running towards him and wrapped his arms tightly around him.
"Yuvy bro! I missed you so much!" Theo whined, hugging him even tighter.
Yuvan was beginning to struggle for breath under the force of the hug. Noticing this, Sebastian immediately grabbed Theo by the collar and pulled him away.
Yuvan let out a sigh of relief.
Sebastian gently pulled Yuvan closer to his side and shot Theo a murderous glare.
Theo, in return, pouted and glared back at him.
Sparks practically seemed to fly between their eyes.
Before the two could start another argument, Yuvan quickly intervened.
He slipped out of Sebastian's arms and walked over to David and Robert.
"Grandpa! Dad! I missed you so much!" Yuvan exclaimed before throwing his arms around them.
Robert affectionately patted Yuvan's shoulder, while David gently ruffled his hair.
"Welcome back home," David said warmly.
Yuvan smiled brightly.
Meanwhile, Sebastian looked down at his now-empty arms before glancing at Yuvan. His expression visibly fell.
Theo noticed this and gave Sebastian a smug, satisfied grin before turning around and following Yuvan.
Everyone began making their way inside, while Sebastian remained standing there for a moment, watching them before finally following.
Once inside, Yuvan looked around the living room. He crossed his arms and tilted his head thoughtfully.
"Hmm?"
He turned towards the others.
"Who decorated the living room?" Yuvan asked curiously.
Slowly, everyone's heads turned towards Sebastian, who had just entered the room.
Yuvan followed their gazes and slowly looked Sebastian up and down before delivering his verdict in a completely flat voice.
"Your taste is bad."
Everyone froze.
A maid accidentally dropped a vase.
In an instant, the entire room fell silent.
Every staff member and guard held their breath in horror.
They all had the same thought running through their minds.
Did he just tell the Devil to his face that his taste was bad? Damn, he's so dead!
Meanwhile, Sebastian looked at the living room, then at Yuvan, and finally back at the living room.
"Why? It looks good," he replied, genuinely confused.
Yuvan gave him the wife look.
You know, that look.
And that shut him up instantly.
Yuvan turned towards Theo.
"Theo, can you call an interior designer tomorrow?" he asked.
Theo immediately nodded.
Yuvan then turned around and happily wandered off to inspect the other rooms, completely unaware of the chaos his little comment had caused.
*:..｡o To be continue o｡..:*