Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 44

Alice was a bit taken aback. He said her hands weren’t for cooking. She’d expected him to be pleased.

my favor.”

Alice felt a tightness in her chest; she had just instinctively wanted to do something. But Jack seemed to see right through her.

Jack stood calmly, his tone even.“And you don’t need to do this to win

Alice touched a strand of hair behind her ear.“Well, okay then.”

“The housekeeper will be here soon.”

Alice didn’t press the issue. She stole another glance at Jack. He seemed so…capable. Just like the person she’d had a crush on in her past life. That person had always tried to show her how poorly her brothers treated her, but she refused to believe it, leading to her tragic end. Jack’s speaking reminded her so much of him!

from her

way

of

past life.

As she pondered this, she began to doubt whether Jack was indeed the person She was caught in a dilemma. If only she could meet that person again in this life, she would surely recognize him.

The housekeeper arrived shortly, swiftly preparing a meal. Alice noticed the dishes were all her favorites: Barbecued Ribs, Fried Chicken. Just looking at it made her mouth water. She focused intently on her meal.

Jack watched her.’Can’t you get these kind of food at your family’s house?” Alice paused with her chopsticks.“Chloe had a delicate stomach and couldn’t eat spicy food, se meals were always bland. So, she hardly ever got to eat what she loved at home. Jack felt a lump in his throat, as if his heart was stuffed with cotton, making it hard to breathe. Here she was, a rich girl, yet living worse than an ordinary girl. He should have come sooner. Alice ate until her stomach was full, wiping her mouth and glancing at Jack. He was eating elegantly, his movements graceful. She was momentarily stunned, thinking about how she had just devoured her food. The contrast was striking. She was amazed that someone could eat so beautifully.

Jack calmly lowered his chopsticks.“Have you seen enough?”

Alice quickly averted her gaze, muttering, “How would you know I was looking at you if you weren’t looking at me?”

review. Jack sat in the living room, then went to the balcony to make a call. Leaning on the railing, he said, “Find out who

the little girl! That’s good news.”

was cold. “It’s from the private high school next door; I heard he’s the campus

is without checking. Garrett, my uncle’s son. He

got

into

his family to stay away from Alice.”

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things when they’re young. Plus,

can’t be distracted right now.”

uncle later, but Jack, aren’t you being a bit too nosy? What if she likes Garrett? He’s got that charming playboy look and knows how to woo girls. Maybe Alice’s

things, and you’re already mad? Just a reminder, you’re a man with a fiancee; don’t forget who you met at the restaurant yesterday.”

your own

hung up, then walked into the study. He glanced at her papers.“You’re going

my best.”

and was easily distracted. Maybe it was because of the spicy food. Jack noticed her pale face and listless demeanor. He touched her forehead; she

spicy food.” She hadn’t eaten like that in a long

retrieved some digestive tablets and a glass of water. Alice took the medicine.

unwell; she suspected her period had started. Just as she stood up, she felt something flow out. Alice’s expression stiffened; she knew this would happen. She rushed to the bathroom and saw the bright red stain–her period had indeed arrived. What to do? It suddenly hit her that she was at the apartment, not at the Welch household. She hadn’t bought any sanitary pads. She’d planned to buy some on her way home, but first there was Garrett’s confession,

knocking after a while.“Did you fall in?”

get me

come out

was embarrassed. “I can’t right

furrowed.“What’s wrong? Tell

“I

only her brothers around, and they were all male, so they didn’t know much about girls‘ issues. When she first got her

Jack paused. “Your…period?”

Her voice was soft and