When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

Chapter 431 If You’re Happy, I’m Happy Too

But the message wasn’t from the person Jean had been anxiously waiting for.

It was from Winston.

A wave of disappointment hit her, but she still tapped the chat window open.

Winston: “Why’d you log off so fast? Where’d you go?”

Jean: “The awards ceremony was over, so I just logged off”

The truth was, she’d been trying to reach Dalton.

Winston: “I was going to log off too, but the officials pulled me into a post–game interview. Took longer than I thought.”

Jean: “Wow, didn’t expect it to be that official.”

Winston: “Don’t even remind me…”

Winston: “Anyway, thanks for everything these past two days. Really. If it weren’t for you, I probably wouldn’t have won the championship.”

Jean smiled.

Jean: “Whoa, that’s kind of dramatic. I’m actually a little flattered.”

Jean: “No need to be so formal. I told you I’d help you, and once I commit to something, I go all in.”

Jean: “If you’re happy, I’m happy too.”

Winston: “You…”

with a

Winston: “By the way-”

“Dalton logged off right after the game. Did

out a

idea

he hasn’t replied. I

“He really

I lie about

didn’t mean it that way. I just mean… how long has

tried calling. Nothing. Maybe his

reply right

c

If You’re Happy, I’m

seconds later, another

“So he’s basically

make

making it worse

she typed, her phone suddenly lit up with an incoming

Jean’s heart jumped.

calling

think–she picked up immediately. “Hello? Is that

cough, then Dalton’s voice, low and shaking. “Sorry

voice was hoarse and weak, so faint

She felt a wave of unease settle

Her tone sharpened. “Are