Chapter 385 Scarlet Woke Up
However, Florence, sensing Jonathan’s intent to disconnect, hastily interjected. “Mr. Lawson, please don’t hang up yet. I have something important to discuss
Jonathar semained silent, his brows furrowed, holding the phone.
He had never encountered someone as persistently bothersome as Florence and was far from fond of her repeated overtures. If not for her status as the Shelton Family heiress, he would have ceased giving her any regard
“I would like to invite Mr. Lawson to my brother’s funeral. I hope you won’t refuse,” she proposed.
Jonathan’s frown deepened.
He wanted nothing to do with the Shelton Family, despite their significant standing in Northland, capable of swaying both lawful and unlawful realms.
Considering Florence’s dubious intentions, he simply stated, “I will need to consider it.”
Florence, detecting his reluctance, didn’t press further and ended the call after light banter.ng this, Florence didn’t push him further, joked a bit, and then hung up the phone.
Aware of the funeral in three days, he saw no need to rush a decision and went to rest in his office suite.
Meanwhile. Angela, having safely arrived at the Northland outskirts, promptly informed Jonathan and then slept until late at night, when she received his response.
up late working.
Waking early the next day, she noticed the time of his message and, suspecting he was up called him before her test.
Their brief conversation was filled with mutual care, leaving a faint smile on their lips post–call. Angela handed her phone to Oliver before entering the test site with Yaxley, feeling slightly nervous.
“Relax. Yaxley comforted as they approached their separate test stations.
Angela, stabilizing her emotions, methodically proceeded through the test, exhaling in relief only after completing the final step.
On the other side, Fanny skipped school to visit Christopher, knowing where he lived but shocked by his battered appearance at the door.
“What happened to your face. Christopher?” she exclaimed, catching the unprepared Christopher off guard.
Without a mask, given his facial injuries, he had taken leave from school to recover at home, not expecting Fanny’s visit.
With no place to hide his condition, he reluctantly let her in, saying, “Don’t worry, Fanny, I’ll explain
slowly.”
Although he said he would tell her slowly, he was actually very anxious and didn’t know how to say it.
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Chapter 385 Scarlet Woke Up
Facing Fanny eyes full of concern, he felt the same heartache.
Fanny said, “Christopher, take your time.”
She choked up, tears welling in her eyes as she looked at Christopher.
Recalling the despicable woman Florence, Christopher informed Fanny of what happened last night, but he did not mention Jane and Harley.
Upon learning that Christopher had been beaten at the bar, Fanny suddenly asked, “Christopher, why were you at the bar?”
Christopher had not mentioned Jane and Harley before, so he awkwardly didn’t know whether to bring it
up
Seeing his dilemma, Fanny immediately said, “Christopher, if you don’t want to talk about it, then don’t.” “Sorry, Fanny, but don’t worry, you’re the only one in my heart,” Christopher assured, skirting further explanation. His focus was on maintaining Jane’s help in finding a kidney donor.
He had informed Michael of his promising interaction with Jane and her positive perception of him..
Pleased with his tact, Michael, in a good mood, noncommittally agreed to help when Christopher hinted about a friend needing a kidney transplant.
Joseph’s voice, brimming with unhidden joy, conveyed the news.
Fanny burst into tears of joy. “Really?”
Considering his battered appearance, Christopher suppressed his desire to accompany her and replied, “Fanny, I won’t go now. I’ll visit your mother another day.”
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