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.

pale gold eyes full of calm and concern. “You’ll be discharged tomorrow. Whatever you want to do–go

at him, surprised by his

This brother’s really kind….

coughed lightly, clearly a little flustered

But what a shame…

of darkness flashed through

a serious congenital asthma condition, doesn’t

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needs to

But somehow, she did

isn’t something you just

Finished

it can’t be cared. Not even by the “Miracle Doctor” himself. The man who’s healed so many others.

Jean’s brows furrowed.

Someone’s going to tamper with his meds later

to finish

but inside,

knew about his

about something that hadn’t even happened

about it sounded

And yet-

in him

evidence. Just.. something in her voice made it impossible to

maybe one day… what she said would come

discharged the

excellent care of her. Gentle, patient, nothing like the rest of their

Dominic. After handling her discharge

sat in the back while Sienna and Dominic rode

was still thinking about

himself as a doctor. The stress, the overwork, the long shifts without rest–he’d wrecked his own body

medicine to

It wasn’t sustainable.

it was slowly

seem to

out the window

But then-

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