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Chapter 96 Resentment

Julia had known everything all along.

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Even though the crew had asked everyone to turn in their phones, she handed over one and secretly kept another for herself.

Whenever the cameras weren’t rolling, she’d sneak off to check the internet.

Mostly, she just wanted to check what people were saying about her.

Luckily, the internet still seemed to be on her side.

But Jean’s popularity was way higher than hers, completely overshadowing her.

She also came across a few clips of Jean and Easton together….

Watching those videos made her furious–and jealous.

Jean was clearly holding Easton back, but he still kept indulging her, constantly stepping in to handle her problems.

And now, Jean was trapped here.

Julia felt like she deserved it. Save her? Not a chance.

Besides, Julia was on her own now–she had gotten separated from Olive too.

The tunnel was pitch–black. If two people didn’t stay close together, it was way too easy to get separated.

The rescue team probably hadn’t even realized she was missing. And worse, her walkie–talkie was in Olive’s bag-

So really, she wasn’t in much better shape than Jean.

I could barely keep myself together, she thought. Why would I waste energy on her?

“I… I got separated from them too…” Julia bit her lip and put on a pitiful expression. “I don’t think I can help you…”

“You got separated too?” Jean frowned, her face turning serious.

really tired right now. Dizzy, too. I’m sorry, I just can’t help you…” Julia’s voice was low as she spoke. Then she turned away, slowly walking off, her silhouette fading

her voice. But all she

into the shadows.

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relied on

kept pushing forward through the

like it was the only thing keeping

than Jean’s–at least she could

lucky, maybe she’d actually find a way

That was a

flash of icy resentment flickered in Julia’s

suffer, she thought. The worse,

as the thought crossed her

and lost her balance. With a loud thud, she hit the cold,

vet ground.

leg, and Julia let out a quiet gasp as the strong smell

her.

look–she knew her leg was

my luck

in a few sharp breaths, her brows pinched tightly together, her face pale with

of light landed right on her Moments later,

hurried and unsteadied

her head slightly and saw a rescue worker’s

slipped past him, drawn to the tall figure

team,

Julia on the ground, a flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes- barely noticeable,

was Julia. Not

had been searching this whole area for Jean. And instead, they ran into

Julia?” The rescuer crouched beside her, speaking with gentle

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side, rigid and silent. He didn’t step forward, didn’t ask if she was okay. His perfect features were calm and distant,

harder

acted that way with Jean. He was always kind to her, protective, and looked out for her. But when it comes to family, I’m the

thought sent a wave of emotion crashing

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