He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 612

The words hit Scarlett like a physical blow. Her heart plummeted, and she stumbled, barely able to keep her balance. "Julian, is... is that true?"

Julian nodded grimly. "Yeah. He was sold to that syndicate when he was thirteen. At first, he was rebellious and refused to do their dirty work. He pissed off the boss, and the man ordered his men... to saw off your brother's legs."

"What?!"

A tidal wave of shock and horror crashed over Scarlett, and she began to tremble uncontrollably.

Seeing her sway, Julian quickly grabbed her shoulders and guided her gently back into her chair. He hurried over to pour her a glass of water. "Scarlett, drink this. Just take a deep breath."

Scarlett's hands shook violently as she took the glass. Tears instantly spilled over her lashes, streaming down her face.

She had imagined countless reasons why her brother hadn't come back yet, but never in a million years did she think he had endured more suffering than she and her mother combined.

To lose his legs at such a young age... How on earth did he survive all these years by himself?

How much inhuman torture and agony did he have to endure to become the powerful, invincible man he was today?

Julian pulled her into his arms, gently rubbing her back as she cried against his chest. It took a long time before her sobs finally began to subside.

"What happened next?" she asked, her voice raspy. "How did he go from that to becoming the financial titan he is now? Julian, what else happened?"

Scarlett looked at him, her red eyes burning with desperation and unspeakable pain.

At the same time, she made a silent vow: she would bring her brother home. She would take care of him for the rest of his life, using the warmth of their family and the power of their love to melt away the bitter cold he had endured for so long.