The Real Heiress's New Family Adored By All novel Chapter 221

Chapter 221 Who Is Your Mentor

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Her little thoughts laid bare, Zora rolled her eyes twice quickly, then picked up a potato chip and fed it to him.

Her slender fingers pinched the chip. Leighton stared at the flustered girl for a moment before leaning forward to take it.

His warm, soft lips brushed her fingertips, sending a gentle heat spreading through them. She pulled her hand away at once and rubbed her fingers softly.

“Have you prepared the nourishing soup?”

Zora quickly changed the topic to ease her embarrassment.

“Not yet, I’ll make it soon. Zora, where did you learn your medical skills?”

Leighton washed the chicken thoroughly. He could not help thinking of her outstanding medical talent and the White Jade Balm she had given Hallie and the others.

Only a top-tier mentor could teach her to craft such balm and nurse her frail body back to perfect health.

Seventeen years ago, every genuine Hale family heir capable of making White Jade Balm had perished in a massive explosion.

He still remembered what his grandfather had said—the massage techniques Zora taught him were exactly the same as those used by the Hale family.

A bold guess quietly took shape in his mind.

“I learned them from my mentor.” Zora stuffed another potato chip into her mouth.

“What kind of person is your mentor? How old is he? What’s his last name? He saved you, so I should bring a proper gift and thank him in person.” Leighton peeled and diced potatoes, intending to make chicken potato curry.

“My mentor is the kindest person ever. But I don’t know his age or his surname. You don’t need to pay him a visit. He has already left far away.”

Zora’s eyes softened instantly when talking about her mentor, yet her tone sank into sorrow soon after.

She knew almost nothing about this man who meant so much to her. Deep down, she dared not link him to the mysterious Hale family.

Thinking about it made her head droop.

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“Hallie said you gave her White Jade Balm. Did your mentor teach you how to make it as well?”

Seeing how Zora’s eyes lit up at the mention of her mentor, Leighton felt a faint twinge of jealousy. He could tell this mentor occupied an irreplaceable place in her heart.

The disappointment in her eyes was real. He could tell she was telling the truth about knowing nothing of her mentor’s identity, yet the more mysterious this man was, the more suspicious he became.

At the same time, Leighton’s suspicion only grew.

He hadn’t thought much of it until he ran into his aunt today, and she bragged about how Zora had given her White Jade Balm.

All the old batches of White Jade Balm made by the Hale family had once been bought up by his father.

Now that the balm reappeared, a faint hope rose in his heart-could there still be surviving members of the Hale family?

Zora nodded firmly. “He is incredibly skilled.”

Leighton’s heart tightened at her reply.

The recipe for White Jade Balm was exclusive to core Hale family members, all of whom were believed dead in the explosion.

He decided to reach out to Jensen soon.

Jensen had spent years investigating the Hale family explosion case, firmly refusing to believe Asher had died in the disaster.

Only two charred bodies were found in the manor back then, and Asher’s remains were never located. Some said he burned to ash, while others said the mastermind stole the body.

Rumors were everywhere.

But Jensen never believed he was dead.

Jensen and Asher were best friends who grew up together. If Asher hadn’t gone abroad back then, the two of them would’ve been inseparable.

Out of the four of them, only Asher was missing.

Two more days slipped by, and Thanksgiving arrived, bringing a three-day holiday break.

After class ended and students packed up to leave, Hallie walked over to Zora’s seat and invited her out.

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“There’s a big Thanksgiving celebration event at the mall district the day after tomorrow. Let’s hang out together!”

All their friends had already made plans to enjoy the holiday.

“Sounds good.”

Zora slung her schoolbag over her shoulder and walked out of the classroom with everyone.

Right outside the school gate, she spotted Jensen.

“Jensen!” She trotted over happily.

“Zora.” Jensen greeted her with a gentle smile and stepped forward.

“Why are you here?”

Zora hadn’t seen him for the past two days. She’d texted him earlier, and he said he’d sort things out, yet there had been no news ever since.

“You’ve finished your exams, so I’m here to take you out for nice food.” Jensen took her schoolbag and led her toward his car.

Hallie headed back to the Morgan residence instead of joining them.

Sitting in the passenger seat while Jensen drove, Zora spoke up hesitantly.

“How’s the investigation into Wayne going?”

“I’m still gathering solid evidence. Once I have everything ready, he will get what he deserves.”

Jensen was never one to show mercy. These past few days, he had already sent people to secretly collect proof of Wayne’s affair.

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