Chapter 554 Just Think About Yourself

Winston didn’t finish his sentence. He pressed his lips into a hard line and stared deeply at Jean.

She knew he was worried. Her voice softened instinctively. “I’m sorry. It was my fault…”

She backed down fast, and just like that, some of the chill in Winston’s expression faded.

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“I just… didn’t know how to face everything all of a sudden,” she continued gently. “That’s why I left early for school. I get why you’re upset. It’s normal.”

Winston gave a slight nod. “It’s a lot to deal with. But don’t carry it all by yourself, okay?” His gaze was deep and steady, like a silent midnight sky. “We’ll face it together.”

Jean looked into his eyes and nodded hard. “Okay. I understand.”

Only then did Winston fully relax. “Mom and the others were really worried. But I told them not to panic- because I figured you probably came to school. That’s why I came to check on you first.”

“I’m glad,” he said, raising his brows slightly. A rare smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “I’m really glad you’re still here…”

skipped. Her gaze wavered slightly. “Why?” she

furrowed.

“We’re not even related by blood anymore, and you still care about me. I mean, I can’t stand Sarah. Sometimes

red as

this. She’s a victim too. I know I shouldn’t resent her, but I do. And even then, you all still treat me so well…” She took a deep breath, blinking hard.

her, quiet and unmoving, as if reading every tangled

eyes.

her gently into his

now, the only thing you need

frowning doesn’t look good on

clear voice echoed softly above her head. She could

simply closed her eyes and

no such thing as a secret that never leaks. Even though the Ginger family hadn’t said anything about the truth behind the identity swap, the incident

for word to

554 Just Think About

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