My Husband Declared Me Brain Dead, But His First Love Survived Her Brain Cancer novel Chapter 7

Fortunately, Sebastian still had a shred of decency left. He took Grandma back to his villa and didn’t harm her.

He made sure the housekeeper gave her good food and proper care.

Charlotte watched coldly from the sidelines, then slipped into the study to continue her mission of persuasion—she’d been chipping away at Sebastian for years, trying to get him to commit.

"Seb, since Isabella won’t come back to see your mom, maybe this is a good chance."

"We’ve been together for over three years now. We can’t keep hiding it forever. How about—"

"How about we use this opportunity to tell your mom the truth? Tell her you and Isabella are separated and that you’re going to marry me?"

"No, Charlotte."

Sebastian cut her off without hesitation.

The hopeful gleam in Charlotte’s eyes instantly faded.

"Why not? You said I’m the one you love. Why won’t you marry me? Why can’t your mom know about us?"

She threw a little tantrum, which only made Sebastian more exhausted. He rubbed his temples, overwhelmed.

"Charlotte, I’m really tired. Just let me have some peace, okay?"

Looking worn out, he pushed her out of the study, closing the door behind her.

"Then I’ll adopt Isabella as my goddaughter and find her a better husband. You’ll be out of the family!"

Everything the Edwards family owned, all the wealth and status, was thanks to Sebastian’s mother.

She had even supported his dream of becoming a doctor by building an entire private hospital just for him to work at.

For the past three years, every time Charlotte brought up the idea of getting married, Sebastian softened his tone and tried to calm her down.

"Charlotte, I can give you anything you want—except marriage."

But no marriage meant no legitimacy, and that was a constant thorn in Charlotte’s side.