When the Family 266

Chapter 266 Responds Only to Pressure

There was a simple flatbread shop tucked away in the alley.

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The old storefront gave off a strong, savory aroma, attracting plenty of students who crowded the narrow entrance so tightly it was packed wall–to–wall.

The boy in black walked quietly up to the flatbread stall. He deliberately kept a distance from the noisy crowd, standing silently as he waited.

By the time it was his turn, he happened to be the last one in line.

The boy took the steaming flatbread from the owner’s hands and turned, ready to walk out of the alley-

Just as Jean stepped forward and blocked his path.

She had been waiting at the mouth of the alley for a long time–for this exact moment.

A flicker of surprise flashed in the boy’s eyes before he quickly recovered his calm. He looked at Jean with a cold and guarded expression, his fingers tightening reflexively.

Jean smiled and gave him a little wave. “We meet again.”

The boy in black didn’t respond. He shot her a frosty glance, frowned in annoyance, and tried to walk around her-

tall figure appeared out of

He was blocked again.

boy instinctively

in front of him was

He

then, Jean turned

teasing smile, stepping beside him as she spoke, her tone full

second, his eyes widening slightly.

was still smiling. “Our last meeting was too rushed. This

Edgar’s eyes shifted subtly-

hadn’t just found out his name and which school he went to–she’d even brought someone with

She definitely came prepared.

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immediately darkened. “There’s nothing for us

firmly at the entrance of the alley, and sneered coldly, “I have to

a light chuckle.

respond again. He pulled his gaze back and walked forward anyway, trying to

wasn’t going to let him

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