There was a time when he, too, had been the most important person in Natalie''s life.


    A deep sense of regret washed over Sebastian. It was toote, but he wasn''t going


    to give up.


    "Natalie, help me get her up. I''ll carry her upstairs where it''s heated."


    "Oh! Okay."


    A tremor ran through Natalie''s voice, but she didn''t hesitate. With Sebastian''s help, Susan could get treatment faster.


    Susan was already unconscious from the cold, and she was terrified for her.


    Together, they helped Susan up. Sebastian bent his tall frame, scooped Susan into his arms, and headed for the elevator.


    Natalie was in such a hurry she''d forgotten the cold. She followed behind Sebastian, praying that Susan would hold on.


    The hotel lobby on the first floor was warm.


    In just those few minutes, Natalie was already shivering uncontrobly.


    Her hands trembled as she shakily held her phone and called Luna.


    But there was no answer.


    What''s going on? Why isn''t Luna picking up her phone all of a sudden?


    Sebastianid Susan down on a sofa in the lobby, where the heating was strongest.


    Natalie knelt and resumed rubbing Susan''s hands.


    She looked at Sebastian, who was standing idly by. "What are you standing there for? Get over here and help me rub her hands."


    Sebastian said, "That''s not appropriate."


    ?


    Natalie let out a bitterugh. "Are you serious? She''s freezing to death and you''re worried about boundaries? Help me with her other hand. We can''t let her get frostbite."


    Sebastian raised an eyebrow. Seeing her working so hard to warm Susan''s hands,


    he knelt and, taking Susan''s other hand, began rubbing it just as she was.


    He nced toward the door. Where was that ambnce?


    Susan''s hands were even colder than he had imagined.


    Natalie was frantic. When she saw the hotel manager approaching, she spoke quickly, "Excuse me, my friend passed out from the cold. Could you please get two female staff members to help warm up her feet? And please turn the heat up a few more degrees. The ambnce is on its way. Thank you!"


    "Yes, of course." The manager recognized Sebastian and quickly turned to make the arrangements.


    Soon, three more servers joined


    Natalie and Sebastian, taking charge of Susan''s feet After a few minutes of frantic work, a hint of colorfinally returned to Susan''s face.


    Natalie didn''t want to keep Susan here for too long. She kept looking out the window, and finally, she heard the wail of an ambnce siren.


    Natalie breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Sebastian, her tone icing over. "Sebastian, I have to ask you for one more favor. Please carry Susan to the ambnce."


    Her distant, business-like tone made him nce at her coldly. If it weren''t for Susan needing him, she wouldn''t have let him stay.


    He didn''t say a word, just lifted Susan into his arms and said in a low voice, "Let''s go."


    After thanking the servers, Natalie followed Sebastian out.


    Once they were in the ambnce, Natalie looked at Sebastian. "Sebastian, thank you for your help tonight."


    Sebastian''s brow furrowed. Seeing her distant, cold eyes, his own gaze hardened. "Natalie, are you just going to toss me aside now that you don''t need me anymore?"


    Natalie frowned. "When did I ever use you? In your eyes, is asking for help the same as using someone?"


    "Anyone would have helped in this situation," Natalie said, her voice devoid of any emotion.


    She suspected that Joanna was behind what happened to Susan.