“I’ve just received news about your son.” “Which one?” “Gabriel. There’s been a scandal.” “Why is he your son when you’re pleased with him, and my son whenever he’s done something wicked?” Evie asked as Sebastian removed her apron and began to unfasten the front of her bodice. “Since I’m the virtuous parent,” he said, “it only stands to reason that his wickedness must come from you.” “You h-have that exactly backward,” she informed him.
