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

Suddenly-

figure ahead came

Carl halted mid–step.

her nose just shy of

then, Carl turned

his deep eyes faintly reflecting the scattered starlight

froze, eyes widening

just stood there, staring at her. Not saying a

to hear

Jean, deep down, was leaning on him

attaching that soft, undefined reliance to the one person in this place who shared

why, but those quiet, honest

enough to ripple the surface of his

was beginning to see Jean differently

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A Gesture

It was… strange.

“You…”

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