Chapter 994

Johanna had never minded that, in her brother’s heart, Victoria was more important than she was.

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But she could not accept that Jamie would betray her for Victoria–dig into her corner and steal what belonged

to her.

There were so many things she had already yielded to Victoria. Why must even a man be taken from her?

Fury simmered beneath Johanna’s composure. For a moment, she wanted nothing more than to storm up to Jamie and demand an explanation. But in the end, she restrained herself.

“Thomas,” she said softly, “don’t take Jamie’s words to heart. He only… only wants me to marry well. That’s why he deliberately said those things.”

Thomas replied evenly, “He wasn’t wrong. You’re the cherished daughter of the Walton family. I’m just an ordinary man. I truly don’t deserve you.”

At once, Johanna rushed to counter him, her voice firm with conviction.

matter? In this world, there’s no such thing as being worthy

gaze locked on him, earnest and heartfelt. “Thomas, in my

were reversed, Johanna believed, she would have been deeply moved by such

would be better if we kept


ago, sank by degrees

me once–claimed I tried to assassinate him in the hospital. Who

sharper than most, but I’m no professional killer. That hospital was secured like a fortress. I can’t imagine how I

I can endure any criticism. But I will never accept being slandered for something I

you!” Johanna cried, her voice urgent. “I’ll explain everything to Jamie! I’ll make

Thomas only shook his head. “I have

matter how she called after him, he did

her chest tight with grievance, resentment burning toward both

returned, she found Jamie and Victoria sitting together in the room, deep in

her, Victoria asked gently, “Johanna, were you just

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