When the Family 250

Chapter 250 He’s Sharp

Asher slowly dropped his gaze.

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His face returned to its usual calm, as if the surprise Jean bad just seen on him had all been in her head.

Silence fell between them–heavy, still, almost suffocating.

He looked like a statue carved out of frost, frozen in place, unmoving and wordless.

Jean didn’t speak either.

She simply sat across from him, her lips pressed together in a patient line, waiting.

This wasn’t something you could rush.

She had to give him time. Let him find his footing.

“This whole thing…”

Finally, after what felt like forever, Asher parted his lips. His voice was low and hoarse, rough around the edges.

“I never planned on telling anyone. Not about that night. Not about… anything. It’s my family. And if the truth gets out before the time is right, it could hurt a lot of people.”

Jean nodded slowly, understanding.

agreed with his decision to

everything played out, this kind of bombshell

move… if the

It could destroy him.

come out eventually. He’d go back to the Lawson family, one way or

Now wasn’t the time.

“I’ve had… suspicions. Hunches. But no proof.

locking eyes with Jean.

you said to me back then, I never would’ve even considered it. I never

That was a shot in the dark. Don’t tell

sure. But

or eighty?” Jean raised a

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Chapter 250 He’s Sharp

Kid, you’re being modest.

one–hundred–percent plot twist.

Still–he really was sharp.

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second thought. Would’ve written it off as

That wasn’t luck.

That was instinct–and brains.

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