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 stay

world–already knew how everything played out, this kind of

move… if the wrong people found out

It could destroy him.

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

Now wasn’t the time.

Asher continued, his voice steadier now. “I’ve had… suspicions. Hunches. But no proof. I didn’t want to risk it. Not unless I was

up, locking eyes with Jean.

what you said to me back then, I never would’ve

gave a crooked little smile. “That? That was a shot in the dark. Don’t tell me I actually

exhaled faintly. “I’m not sure. But the chances

eighty?” Jean

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, ay

Chapter 250 He’s Sharp

Kid, you’re being modest.

one–hundred–percent plot twist.

Still–he really was sharp.

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it off as a coincidence. But

That wasn’t luck.

That was instinct–and brains.

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