All Chapters of After My Husband's Affair, I Met My True Love Alpha: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Third-person's POVKane had just set breakfast on the coffee table when he noticed Sebastian glancing at his phone.The video started, and a syrupy pop ballad poured out from the speakers. Kane instinctively commented, "Well, that's... an interesting choice."But before he could finish, he caught Sebastian's gaze. Those usually composed gray eyes now looked cold as a glacier, and Kane immediately shut up."Restaurant. Now." Sebastian turned off the screen and stood up with a sharp, tense motion. His steps toward the door were fast and heavy-anyone could tell the guy was in a terrible mood.Kane mumbled internally, "Is he really just going for breakfast?"Just then, his own phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Mason. Opening it, he saw the same video clip, the cheesy song breaking the silence of the suite like an alarm."Oh, come on..." Kane fumbled to mute it.Sebastian, already at the door, paused mid-step. Without turning around, he extended a hand, palm facing up. "Phone."

Seraphina's POVMason shot us an "OK" sign and fired up the engine.The moment we looped around the central fountain, he suddenly cranked the steering wheel hard. The sharp turn threw me straight into Sebastian's chest like I was a rag doll.Did not see that coming.I flailed, trying to grab onto something-anything-but Sebastian reacted fast. He grabbed my waist and, with one smooth tug, I wasn't just leaning against him anymore. I was now in his lap, straddling him. Face to face.Mortifying.I had meant to push myself up using the seat, but thanks to his perfect timing, my hand landed firmly on his thigh. My chest pressed tight against his. My other hand ended up clutching the hem of his shirt at his waist.His breath washed over the top of my head, warm and steady, wrapping around me like morning mist.I completely forgot how to breathe.The part of me squished against his chest was practically on fire, and my brain? Complete meltdown. I tried to subtly pull my hand away.Sebastian

Liam Martin's POVI shoved the hospital room door open, my face grim as hell. Last night's business dinner had already drained me, and then I got that call-next thing I knew, I was in Cedar Town with a lawyer, dealing with Mom's bail. When I found out what she was arrested for, I thought I'd misheard.Murder? Bodies buried in an orchard?And my own mother being involved?Five years ago, I was studying abroad. I had no idea any of this happened. No one ever told me a thing.I'd always known my little sister Maria was spoiled rotten-reckless, dramatic. She went too far for Marcus more than once, but I'd figured that was the worst of it. Now they're telling me she might've killed someone back in high school?"I want the truth," I said, stepping up to the bed, exhaustion barely keeping my anger in check. "The boy-did it really happen?"The silence in the room was suffocating.Mom looked away, avoiding my eyes.Maria bit her lip and stared off to the side.That was all the answer I needed.

Seraphina's POVExactly at noon, I walked out of the police station with Sebastian and the others. Irene finally got the justice she'd been chasing for so long, and just broke down crying. The raw grief from losing her child poured out, mixed with the relief of finally letting go.Benjamin warmly invited us over to his farm for lunch. Honestly, no one had the heart to turn him down. Plus, we all needed a breather and something to celebrate.As we got into the car and slowly pulled away, a sleek white sedan drove in from the opposite direction. Just as the cars passed each other, I happened to glance over and caught sight of a stunning woman in the backseat.The window was half-down, and she was put together so well that it was impossible to tell her age.She looked right at us, and even though her eyes looked soft, there was a sharp cleverness hiding in them."Looks like the Martins finally brought her in," Sebastian said, leaning over to follow my gaze. There was a touch of regret in

Seraphina's POVWhen I saw Jack's message, my feelings got even more tangled up.Turning him down twice already? Even if Sebastian didn't expect a thank-you, I'd just look ungrateful at this point.Another message popped up. Jack again-this time a voice note: [You must be tired from going out. I'll pack the food and bring it down for you. You've gotta try this new recipe I nailed.]Okay... if I ignored him again, that'd just be rude, seriously.I typed back: [That's too much trouble. I'll come up instead.]Alright, decision made.I'd go up and thank him properly. And yeah, clear the air about last night too. Can't keep putting it off-leaving it to fester would only make things messier.Saying thank you was a must.As for last night, better that I be the one to bring it up. At least then I'd have some control over the situation.Exactly.I stood up, nerves jangling, heart going wild like a freaking drumline.In the study, I picked out one of my vintage bookmarks, tucked it neatly in a