When the Family 66

Chapter 66 The Gentle Brother

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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.

of calm and concern.

him,

This brother’s really kind….

clearly a little

But what a shame…

flicker of darkness

serious congenital asthma condition, doesn’t

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to

But somehow, she did

this isn’t something

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

Jean’s brows furrowed.

that’s not even the worst part, Someone’s going to tamper with his meds

to

but inside, something

knew about

about something that

about it sounded insane.

And yet-

in him

because of evidence. Just.. something in her voice

what she said

discharged

patient, nothing like the rest of their

Sienna or Dominic. After handling her discharge paperwork, he

the back while Sienna and Dominic rode

was still thinking

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

to forcefully keep his symptoms in

It wasn’t sustainable.

it was slowly

even seem to want to for

stared out the window as

But then-

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