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 or unworthy—only whether someone

him, earnest and heartfelt. “Thomas, in my heart, you will always

their roles were reversed, Johanna believed, she would have

would be


moments ago, sank by

has already accused me once–claimed I tried to assassinate him

may be sharper than most, but I’m no professional killer. That hospital was secured like a fortress.

criticism. But I

voice urgent.

“I have

no matter how she called

tight with grievance,

Jamie and Victoria sitting together in the room, deep

sight of her, Victoria asked gently, “Johanna, were you

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