When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

Chapter 552 Are You Okay?

After finally seeing her off, Jean slipped right back into that same daze, sitting alone on the couch, staring at nothing.

She knew the Ginger family’s feelings for her weren’t fake. But the urge to leave that house had only grown stronger. The biggest reason, of course, was that she didn’t want to be anywhere near Sarah. That girl was like a ticking time bomb–no one knew when she’d go off, dragging Jean into the blast. The farther away she stayed, the better.

There was another reason, too. With Sarah back and the plot beginning to move forward again, Jean had no real confidence in what the future held. If the Ginger family started leaning toward Sarah in the days ahead, it would be a dangerous sign. She’d been under their protection for years now and had grown far too attached. Better to pull away while she still could. Otherwise, when the inevitable ending came, she’d be the one left shattered.

So no–her desire to leave wasn’t some fleeting impulse. It was firm. The only issue was figuring out what kind of excuse she could use. Based on how the Ginger family was treating her now, there was no way they’d let her go willingly. They’d want her to stay, to keep everything the way it was.

Jean dropped her gaze, thoughts swirling endlessly in her head.

didn’t know what kind of situation Sarah was facing back at the house, nor did she care to guess how

crack of dawn and rushed out the door with her backpack slung over her shoulder, all

moment she set foot on the Stellarford Academy campus, her phone wouldn’t stop buzzing. One call after another came in from the Ginger family. She stared at the flashing screen, but didn’t answer any of them. Partly because she didn’t feel like talking, and partly because she wanted to come off as hurt,

wounded girl. That way they’d feel guilty, maybe even a little sorry for her–and as a bonus, it’d probably make

class, she decided not to head to the classroom just yet. Instead, she turned toward the

reached the building, a tall figure suddenly came into view. Jean

He looked sharp, aloof, and distant.

fixed on hers. His tone was calm as always, but the concern in his