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.

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

rushed out the door with her backpack slung over her shoulder, all to avoid

at the flashing screen, but didn’t answer any of them.

wounded girl. That way they’d feel guilty, maybe even

time before class, she decided not to head to the classroom just

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

toe in dark clothing, his face expressionless. He looked sharp, aloof, and distant. Jean opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, Asher walked up to her and

tone was