Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 277

Chapter 277

As soon as Jackson came back, he heard Zinnia’s words.

“Zinnia, are you unhappy living here?” Jackson asked, putting down his coat and looking at her as she walked out of the kitchen with a tray of cookies.

“No, Jackson,” Zinnia replied honestly.

She was very happy living with the Lynn family, but the Shaw family frequently visited, often disturbing Sofia and Henry. Zinnia didn’t want Sofia to have any conflicts with the Shaw family because of her.

“Then why do you want to move out? Did something happen?” Jackson asked, his voice gentle as he tried to understand her reasons instead of rejecting her immediately.

“Jackson, I said from the start that I’d only be staying a few days,” Zinnia responded, looking him in the eyes.

She had never intended to stay with the Lynn family permanently. If Jackson hadn’t used Sofia to persuade her, she wouldn’t have come in the first place.

Although she had grown fond of them, Zinnia still felt it was impolite to impose on others for too long.

She had saved some money and could rent a small place. If necessary, she could sell some herbal medicine or ask Chandler to send some ginseng again. She wouldn’t starve.

There was a little restaurant nearby with delicious food that Zinnia liked.

She thought, ‘Master has left me, but I will live well. When he returns, I will proudly tell him that I can live just fine without him.”‘

Jackson glanced over at Benedict, who was standing in the living room, and seemed to understand the situation with the Shaw family. His expression turned contemplative.

“Then let me help you find a place, okay? I would worry if you moved out on your own. Let me ensure your safety,” he said gently, looking down at her with concern.

Zinnia thought for a moment and then nodded. “Okay, but make sure it’s affordable. I can’t pay high rent.”

During this time, Jackson had been very kind to her. Zinnia didn’t want him to worry about her on top of his busy work schedule,

She thought, ‘It’s better if he helps find a place. I’m not familiar with Jinston, so it saves me the trouble.

“Okay, the place will be one of our own properties, so you won’t have to pay rent,” Jackson said gently, then reached out to pat her head.

Jackson, I want to pay you rent Zinnia said, looking up at him with her beautiful, glistening eyes.

to distance yourself from me, Zinnia?” Jackson’s deep eyes showed a hint

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her head. “No, Jackson, it’s just that people always say, ‘Clear accounts make good friends.’ Even between family members, it’s better to keep things

rent meant distancing herself. To her,

mind, no one helps another unconditionally. Every person’s goodwill

end up strained. She liked him

–

it yourself, we’re siblings. Between siblings,

always be your support.”

found something odd about

Jackson was someone she trusted deeply. Whatever Jackson said, Zinnia always

at the Shaw family, her three brothers rarely spoke

with infinite patience. He taught her about everything and explained the ways

world.

but she knew who treated her well and

she still felt that some things didn’t quite make sense, she was

felt uneasy about not giving Jackson something in return, She didn’t like

her dilemma, Jackson said, “If it makes you feel better, you can give me another little medicine pouch. I can

and one in the

Zinnia feel this way, so he didn’t

affectionately.

“Okay,” Zinnia agreed readily.

a couple more pouches once she went upstairs because over time the scent would fade and they’d become less effective. Using herbal pouches was better for treating insomnia

While they were at the

are you not comfortable living here? Or is it the food? Tell Benedict, we can fix it. Why do you want to move out?”

year of high school, and studying is really busy. I don’t want to disturb you,” Zinnia said, using a mix of what she had found online

here, your brothers visit more often,” Sofia said, still

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