Chapter 486

Roxanne didn't blame Zachary. By his account, it had been she who unintentionally took something that belonged to him. And because of that, she had indirectly caused the death of the woman lying on the stone bed—the woman who was the love of his life. Wanting to take back what rightfully belonged to them was only fair, so Roxanne closed her eyes and silently prayed. Of course, she wanted to live. Though, she couldn't have said the same seven years ago, back when the car accident happened. Her will to live hadn't been strong then. If she died, so be it. But over these seven years, she had rediscovered what it meant to live. The seven years she had spent with Sebastian, while far from perfect, had still been filled with warmth. He hadn't showered her with special affection, but he had shown her the quiet tenderness of everyday life. And she had people who truly loved her—Elvira, Carolyn, and well, Mason probably counted too. And Sebastian, of course. Before, she hadn't been sure if