When the Family 207

Chapter 207 A Gesture of Kindness

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Jean and Carl walked one behind the other down the long corridor of the estate.

The Gothic decor, soaked in dim night lighting, exuded a mysterious, somber charm.

Truthfully, Jean hadn’t completely let her guard down. After all, this place–the headquarters of the Secret Service–was still unfamiliar and unpredictable.

She hadn’t chosen to stay just because she was tired.

She stayed… because Carl was here.

Though the man clearly didn’t like her–hadn’t shown her the faintest warmth-

He also hadn’t hurt her. Not once.

Sometimes, blood ties were just that strange.

Carl, whether he acknowledged it or not, was her brother. His presence, inexplicably, made her feel… safe.

Even if they weren’t close. He still made her feel

Suddenly-

ahead came to

Carl halted mid–step.

nose just shy

Carl

at her with a strange expression, his deep

froze, eyes widening

at her.

it not been for his ability to hear her thoughts, Carl would

Jean, deep down, was leaning

reliance to

why, but those quiet, honest thoughts stirred

ripple the surface of his guarded

was beginning to see Jean

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207 A Gesture

It was… strange.

“You…”

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