When the Family 66

Chapter 66 The Gentle Brother

Finished

He continued, his long eyes holding a distant chill. I also ran a test. Judging by the results, you probably ingested the poison. around noon that day–right when the stomach pain started. Try to think back–where were you, and what did you eat?”

Jean dropped her gaze, falling into thought.

I was definitely at school that day. And what did I eat? I ate a lot!

Samuel listened quietly, not interrupting.

Just then-

Her phone on the nightstand buzzed loudly.

Jean glanced at the screen, then turned to Samuel. “I’m gonna take this real quick.”

He nodded once, gently.

The screen was flashing with Taylor’s name.

Only then did Jean remember she had a trial meeting scheduled with him. She glanced at the date. Two days late. So this was him, following up-

Probably pissed.

She answered. Her voice was flat. “Mr. Taylor.”

“Jean, weren’t we supposed to meet Friday after school?” Taylor’s voice was calm, even a little concerned. “You didn’t show. I tried calling too, but no one picked up.”

“I wasn’t feeling well,” Jean replied truthfully. “It came up last minute.”

“Knew it,” Taylor said with a low chuckle. “Didn’t seem like the type to flake for no reason. You feeling better?”

“I’m mostly fine now.”

“Well, once you’re fully recovered, would you still be willing to come in?” His voice was gentle, like a father trying to coax a child. “I’d really like you to be part of this show.”

*111 contact you once I’m fully up,” Jean replied vaguely.

Taylor didn’t press her. “Got it. I’ll wait.”

Jean hung up.

and concern. “You’ll be

blinked at him, surprised by his

This brother’s really kind….

a

But what a shame…

darkness flashed

congenital asthma condition,

Chaptere Bentle Brother

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one needs to know Especially not

But somehow, she did

this isn’t something you

Finished

even by the “Miracle Doctor” himself. The man who’s healed so

Jean’s brows furrowed.

part, Someone’s going to tamper with his meds later on.

didn’t want to

but inside, something shifted

knew about his

about something that hadn’t even

it sounded

And yet-

him believed

because of evidence. Just.. something in her voice

what

was discharged the

of her. Gentle, patient, nothing like the rest of their cold, distant

wait to see Sienna or Dominic. After handling her discharge paperwork, he slipped away

in the back while Sienna

still

as a doctor. The stress, the overwork, the long shifts

medicine to forcefully keep his symptoms

It wasn’t sustainable.

it was

even seem to

out the window as the scenery rushed

But then-

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