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hapter 220 Growing Closer

Jean hadn’t expected Carl to explain himself so directly and cleanly.

His expression was cold and serious, and his eyes stared straight at her without wavering.

She blinked at him, unsure of how to respond.

This version of Carl definitely made her feel a bit… out of her depth.

In the end, she nodded toward him and smiled. “Mm, I got it-”

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“If you didn’t know, then Queenie acted on her own.” Jean arched a brow, and though her pale complexion still showed signs of illness, her eyes were sharp and spirited. “So promise me, don’t let Queenie off the hook, okay?”

“You’ve got to punish her properly–do it for me!”

Carl didn’t respond immediately. But after hearing her words, the corners of his tightly pressed lips lifted ever so slightly, forming a faint, subtle curve.

He smiled.

Jean paused for a moment.

It was like a frost–covered flower had finally revealed a single soft petal under the first touch of sunlight-

had melted, and

ever seen this

said really

shifted

better say stuff like that

Carl smile. When he smiled, he actually seemed a bit

thoughts, of course. He didn’t

chest was warmed

haven’t fully recovered, so stay here and rest for now.” Carl suddenly shifted the topic, his tone

get a word out, Carl continued, as if he already knew what she was about to say. “You don’t have to worry about the Ginger family. I’ve already called them. They know

lit up

Carl was actually

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be completely freaked

made up an excuse

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for some reason, felt a faint,

the beginning–if he’d

none of

few days, Jean continued staying

was fine, and she was allowed to leave the infirmary

spent most of her time

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