Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 405: The Decision Made Twenty Years Ago

Chapter 405: Chapter 405: The Decision Made Twenty Years Ago

Selena Kensington silently reached out her hand to wrap around Sterling Norwood’s waist, pressing her face against his back.

Feeling the warmth and sense of security emanating from the man, Selena’s heart settled.

"My father seems to have had a sister..."

"He advised us in his letters not to pursue the truth, to live the life we want and not to get involved in this mess. He also told us... not to leave Aethelgard for too long."

Selena took a deep breath, somewhat heavily asking, "He said those who chased after him no longer dare to step into Aethelgard again because this is the Norwood Family’s territory."

"So, you’re aware of what happened back then, aren’t you?"

The words that followed from Selena were very light, very light, yet enough for Sterling to hear.

She already had doubts when she saw the letter.

What are debts of sin? What are the worldly and cursed shackles?!

What is the reason behind all of this?

Moreover, my father referred to ’him’—who is he? Why did he tell me to love bravely...

Selena subconsciously took on Sterling’s perspective.

The secret of her bloodline, the origins of the Norwood Family, Westport’s Mayfield Family... These are things she only began to encounter after meeting Sterling.

Selena recalled Lark Mayfield’s expression at the time.

Astonishment, shock, and ridicule.

"Just how long have you known me?"

Selena boldly asked.

After a while, Selena finally heard Sterling’s deep voice say, "...a long time."

Selena was dissatisfied with his evasive answer, pinching the soft flesh at his waist, "You’re being evasive with me!"

Sterling was momentarily speechless.

"I wasn’t being evasive. Indeed, it has been a long time."

How could Sterling explain to her that he had known her since the moment she was born?

He remembered standing outside the room, looking towards the incubator where the infant Selena lay.

He stood there silently, watching her sleep.

A small, soft little person.

Sterling’s heart suddenly grew very soft, a peculiar feeling swept through his body, yet it was not unwelcome.

It made him unable to move his feet.

His gaze remained fixed on her lying in the incubator.

There was always a voice in his heart urging him.

The person inside was his.

Only his.

Completely his.

This strange feeling of possessiveness was something he had never experienced before.

When he sensed the appearance of the ’bride’ destined for him at The Northwood Estate, he rushed over.

At the time, he didn’t have any particular feelings about the so-called ’bride.’

It was only because of inherited memories that he knew this ’bride’ was merely a sacrificial offering.

To repay the sin committed by the Clan of Celestial Masters against the celestial order.

He naturally disdained the idea, but that feeling of agitation in his heart urged him on.

Helping him clearly perceive her existence.

This feeling of agitation annoyed him, made him restless.

Originally, he had only intended to resolve her quickly, so he wouldn’t have to be bothered by this matter again.

It would be easy for Sterling to pinch the life out of a helpless infant.

Yet unexpectedly, he encountered his lifelong yearning and salvation.

Just as Sterling noticed someone approaching and prepared to leave first.

He saw the tiny child in the incubator open her eyes.

In that moment, Sterling was suddenly frozen.

He saw her eyes wide open, curiously looking out the window towards him standing outside.

She seemed to want to greet him, but knowing nothing, could only stare with wide eyes at him.

Her gaze was full of curiosity.

Eyes untainted by worldly influence were bright and pure, making his heart tremble.

At the moment she opened her eyes, Sterling felt as if a stream began to flow through his parched heart.

Flowing in, gradually permeating into his cracked and dry heart.

His hollow heart seemed to be filled bit by bit.

At that moment, he suddenly understood something.

This is his bride, who was meant to be his.

The young Sterling had already exhibited an inherent possessiveness deep within.

Sensitive feelings secretly took root and sprouted in his heart like seedlings.

Afterward, he changed his mind.

He returned to The Northwood Estate and did not leave again. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

But he would command his men to gather information about Selena for him.

Although he could not personally watch her grow, he always paid attention to her every bit of growth.

Until his condition became more severe, his episodes of madness and loss of control lasted longer and longer...

He was increasingly unable to control the tumult within his bloodline.

He desperately wanted to see her, have her alive in front of him.

Wanted to see the real her, see the smile on her face.

Finally, he awaited his light, drawing closer to him.

Sterling sighed and changed the topic, "Yes, I did investigate your parents’ matter."

"It was a mysterious organization. They were very cautious when they came to Aethelgard and the Norwood Family didn’t notice in time. By the time we realized it, they had retreated to regions beyond and hid away."

"At the time, I couldn’t leave The Northwood Estate, and since the Norwood Family couldn’t extend reach beyond, we... couldn’t continue the investigation."

Hearing this, Selena’s eyes flashed with shock.

For a moment, she couldn’t bother those unattached questions Sterling hadn’t answered previously.

What kind of organization could even the Norwood Family not figure out?

"Then my father, he..."

Why did her father get involved with that organization to the point of inviting disaster?

Sterling indeed hadn’t delved into Selena’s father.

"Perhaps not your father, but your father’s biological parents brought calamity upon him."

Sterling turned around, facing her directly.

Lowering his head, comforting her.

"...Hmm, Selie has already gone to investigate my father’s origin."

The urgent matter is to discover who her father really is.

Why he got involved with such an organization.

"Sleep, don’t think about it anymore."

"As your father said, Aethelgard, they dare not step foot here again."

As Sterling said these words, his eyes flickered with a chilling gleam.

After coaxing Selena to sleep, Sterling got up and walked to the balcony.

He took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Sterling, why are you calling me at this hour?"

Saul Norwood’s voice was heard.

Sterling’s expression was indifferent, his cold tone particularly solitary and desolate in the night sky.

"I want to know the detailed course of what happened ten years ago."

Upon hearing Sterling’s words, Saul too fell silent for a moment.

After a while, Sterling finally heard Saul’s deep sigh over the phone.

"Hasn’t it already passed? Why bring it up suddenly?"

"It’s because of Selie, isn’t it."

After saying that, Saul provided his own answers.

Sterling’s gaze suddenly became cold and firm, "You knew all along?!"

Saul sighed again, "I only learned later, that the group secretly infiltrating Aethelgard were the same ones who plotted to assassinate Celie’s parents."