Chapter 332

Clifford had just been lost in thought about Citrine when Norton's announcement jolted him back to the present. The moment Norton said they should bring Jeanette home, Clifford shot to his feet, his voice hard as steel.

"No, we absolutely can't bring Jeanette back," he insisted, unwavering.

"Why not?" Norton stared at him in confusion. "Weren't you two always the closest? What happened between you? Why are you suddenly so dead-set against her?"

Clifford's frustration boiled over. "She's a traitor, that's why! How can you not see it, even now?" He couldn't understand how Norton-brilliant, perceptive Norton- could be so blind to Jeanette's true nature.

Norton's expression darkened. "She just lost her way for a while. She's our sister. We can't give up on her."

He paused, then sighed, memories surfacing from years past. "Don't you remember? When you were sick, it was Jeanette who took care of you. The moment you got better, she fell ill herself. And when you needed a blood transfusion after that accident, she didn't hesitate-she gave her own blood to save you."

eye, searching for a flicker of recognition. "Back when you were bullied at school, it was Jeanette who tracked those kids down and gave them a taste of their own medicine. And she was the only one in this family who ever supported your dreams. After everything she's done for you,

by one, the moments that had supposedly bonded

shot to his feet, voice shaking with anger, "Enough!

hit Clifford like a stone. Guilt twisted inside him—he had

too far lately, but she's still our

to throw her away? She never did anything wrong.

He glared at Norton, finger pointed accusingly. "Citrine was right about you.

recoiled, stunned. He couldn't believe it-his own brother, the one he'd always protected, now calling him out like

his voice low but resolute. "It wasn't Jeanette who cared for me when I was sick. It was Citrine. She stood up for me, she was the one who gave her blood, supported my

face. "Jeanette stole everything

"That can't be. There

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