All Chapters of Bound By Duty, Captivated By Love: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

 “Where’s Thea?” Sebastian asked, still not seeing Thea appear.“She’s in her room, Sir,” Helen replied, placing the food on the table.“In her room? Why?” Sebastian’s brow furrowed. Did Thea choose to sleep in her own room just because he hadn’t told her they would be sleeping together tonight?“She received a message, Sir. I think tonight you should let her be alone,” Helen suggested, making Sebastian raise an eyebrow and look at the trusted woman with disbelief.“It’s a message from Thea’s friend. It seems there’s an issue in Thea’s family right now. So in my opinion, it’s better to give her time to deal with her personal matters first,” Helen continued frankly.“What kind of issue?” Sebastian asked, curious. “Can’t you ask that person what’s happening in Thea&rs

Sebastian wasn’t asleep. From the moment Thea had tried to wake him, his body had been fully aware, but he had no intention of opening his eyes—let alone returning to his own room. This time, even though he could have asked Thea to come with him, he chose not to. He preferred to stay right there, savoring the closeness of their bodies pressed together.To deceive Thea, Sebastian pretended to sleep. He was used to controlling his emotions and breathing, so even now he could keep his breath steady and calm the rapid beating of his heart that refused to slow.He thought that by pretending, Thea would soon drift back to sleep again. But she didn’t. Instead of falling into slumber like before, she remained restless. Even without moving, Sebastian could sense it. And if Thea leaned forward just a little more, she would surely realize just how awake he truly was.Sebastian held himself back when he felt the upper part of Thea’s body shift slightly away. He wan

Thea headed to the main building after cleaning herself up. Breakfast was ready, and everyone was already seated at the dining table. Helen called her over, and Thea sat in the empty chair just like the night before.“We’ll be going back today,” Pierre announced. “Pack up all of Miss Shareeza’s belongings, make sure nothing is left behind.” Pierre’s words were followed by Thea’s nod.That morning’s breakfast was filled with casual conversation, and Thea only responded occasionally. Even though she tried not to dwell on it, her mind was still clouded by the messages she had received the previous night, which dampened her mood.After breakfast, Thea helped Helen clear the table and wash the dishes. She then tended to Shareeza and her belongings.“Why do we have to go back?” Shareeza asked innocently as Thea helped dry the little girl’s long hair after her bath.“I don’t know, Miss. Perhaps Master has work to do,” Thea replied vaguely.Shareeza pouted in frustration. “Papa promised to ta

Thea lay on her bed, sleeping alone tonight in her room at Sebastian’s penthouse. He hadn’t asked her to stay with him. Just as he had said earlier, Sebastian truly ended their contract: right in front of Thea, he tore apart the original agreement she had signed.Happy?She didn’t know. Thea herself was confused about her feelings. All this time living with Sebastian, she had always believed that breaking free from him would mark a new chapter in her life. But now… she didn’t know what to feel.Thea was lost. She felt directionless. She had no idea where to begin, or what she should do first. Return to her hometown? That wasn’t truly the choice she wanted. Her desire to avoid her father and mother was far stronger than the urge to see her grandmother.Her dream of working and earning a lot of money seemed to have vanished into thin air. She chose to be selfish, refusing to meet her mother’s endless demands. She deserved to be happy, didn’t she? She had the right to enjoy her own life.

 “Damn it!” Eireen grumbled behind Maxine’s back as she continued walking into the restaurant, ignoring her. “Do you think that rumor is true?” she asked Yiska, her voice filled with anxiety and nervousness.“How would I know,” Yiska replied with a shrug. Her expression was flat, but deep down she also despised Maxine, feeling that the transgender woman was always a hindrance to getting close to Sebastian. Just like Maxine disliked Yiska, Yiska disliked her as well. Yiska knew Maxine was well aware that she had been secretly working to drive a wedge between Eireen and Sebastian by subtly influencing Eireen.“Why don’t you try asking Aithan?” Yiska slyly suggested. “He’s Sebastian’s best friend, and they clearly meet every day at the office, so Aithan must know if Sebastian is planning to remarry or is seeing another woman,” Yiska added, clenching her fists beneath the table.Eireen looked at her friend for a moment, hes