Chapter 96

• Katherine woke with a start, her head resting on Sebastian's chest. She looked around in a daze, realizing they had both fallen asleep in the car. The early morning light filtered through the windows, casting a soft glow on their surroundings. Panic set in as she quickly pulled away from Sebastian, her mind racing with the implications of their intimacy.
• Sebastian stirred and opened his eyes, quickly assessing the situation. He was shirtless, and Katherine was beside him, her clothes slightly disheveled. He quickly put on his shirt, and they exchanged a brief, awkward glance before he started the car. The drive back to the mansion was silent, each lost in their thoughts and regrets.
• As they pulled up to the mansion, Katherine's heart pounded. She dreaded facing Lillian, who had always been her rock. How would Lillian react if she found out about what had happened? Her mind was a whirlwind of guilt and fear.