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.

his pale gold eyes full of calm and concern.

blinked at him, surprised

This brother’s really kind….

clearly a little flustered by the

But what a shame…

darkness

congenital

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to

But somehow, she did

this isn’t something you

Finished

Doctor” himself.

Jean’s brows furrowed.

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

to

expressionless, but

knew about his

that hadn’t even happened

it sounded insane.

And yet-

him

of evidence. Just.. something in her voice

one day… what she

was discharged

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

didn’t wait to see Sienna or Dominic. After handling her discharge paperwork, he

the back while Sienna and Dominic

still

just congenital. It had worsened from years of pushing himself as a doctor. The stress, the overwork, the long shifts without rest–he’d wrecked his own body

he relied on medicine to forcefully keep

It wasn’t sustainable.

it was slowly killing

to want to

the window as

But then-

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