When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

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Chapter 98 Be a Better Brother

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Still, deep down, Jean had a feeling she could trust Easton now… And honestly, that just made everything more confusing.

Hearing Jean’s thoughts, Easton’s smile widened. “Jean,” he suddenly called out, his voice low and steady.

She snapped out of her thoughts and leaned toward the gap in the rocks. “What is it?”

“It’s nothing, really.” Easton rested his hand on the rock, like somehow that would bring him a little closer to her. “I don’t think I’ve ever been a good brother. Back then, I was pretty immature.” His voice dipped, a little self–aware, a little regretful. “But today, after everything that’s happened… it finally hit me. I want to be better. I want to be someone you can count on.” He hesitated, then added with a flicker of softness in his tone, “I might not be great at it yet… but I’m trying. Haven’t you noticed I’ve been looking out for you the last couple of days?”

Wait, what? Jean’s mind went completely blank for a second.

She honestly couldn’t tell what was more shocking–that he wanted to be a good brother or that he actually thought he’d been taking care of her.

Looking out for me? All she remembered was him almost burning down the house and making some weird, barely edible meals…..

Easton cleared his throat. “Anyway, I’m serious. I’m really going to try to be a better brother.” Then, in a voice so unexpectedly soft it made her freeze for a second, he added, “So… Jean, do you think maybe you could stop hating me?”

Maybe it was the way his voice sounded–calm and low, with just enough vulnerability to make it real. Or maybe it was how genuinely awkward–but kind of sweet–it came out. Either way, Jean’s heart skipped a beat.

Figures. Easton really is a celebrity–he’s dangerously good at this…

Easton gave a smug little smile, like he knew exactly what he was doing–and was pretty pleased with himself.

Jean bit her lip, a little flustered. “Um… that depends on how you act from now on.”

“Deal.” Easton smiled easily, then added, “Just hang in there–I’ll go get help.”

There was no way he could move the rocks by himself. He needed the right tools–and backup.

that too. She nodded. “Alright. Go. I’m

left, Jean sat back in the corner

thing had felt

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getting along.

of her and Easton having a calm, honest

could tell… he wasn’t

Every word he said was real–and he

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they were trying. If Easton genuinely

since they met, aside from running his mouth, he’d never actually done anything to hurt her. In fact…

yeah–she was willing to give

minutes later, Easton returned–with a

professionals on–site, the rocks that had trapped Jean

light, the first thing she saw

She placed her hand

took her hand and started leading her toward the exit

tunnel.

finally released a statement–Jean

The internet exploded.

I’ve been waiting

God you’re okay! I can’t stop

been waiting forever for this–I’m literally

really safe. I was this close to going to church to pray for

safe now, but the production team doesn’t get to walk away from this. The whole setup was a

show didn’t keep their cast safe–10

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hook, producers. Just because they made it out doesn’t mean this wasn’t serious. If luck hadn’t been on their side, this could’ve ended

okay, I