The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 40

Jonah's expression turned thunderous. He couldn't understand why Scarlett had talked to him like that.

And yes, he wasn't used to her ignoring him like this. He wanted her to come over and show some concern.

The moment his pain became unbearable while in the infirmary, Scarlett was the first person who came to his mind.

He wanted her to come and ease his pain with acupuncture like she used to.

But before he could even ask, Lily had already mentioned Scarlett, suggesting that this was a good chance to mend things with her.

At the time, he thought about yesterday's unpleasant encounter and how Scarlett had humiliated the Quinn family.

He gritted his teeth in anger. Even though it hurt like hell, he stubbornly refused to call for her.

Still, he was sure that even if he didn't call her, Scarlett would hear about it and come running to check on him, just like she always did.

Wasn't it always like that before?

Yet today, even after he endured the pain and got his injuries treated, Scarlett never showed up.

And now, seeing her sneer at him and ignore him like he was nothing, Jonah felt like he was going to explode.

"Scarlett, can't you at least talk to me properly?" Jonah demanded, his voice tight with anger.

Scarlett gave a lazy shrug, her tone dripping with indifference. "Oh, getting mad now, are we?"

Her offhand remark was enough to make Jonah's blood pressure spike.

"Scarlett," Lily spoke up, frowning with concern, "do you know why Jonah got hurt so badly?"

She explained, "He got hurt standing up for you. How can you treat him like this? You're going to break his heart."

Scarlett tilted her head, pretending to be confused. "Who exactly are you? What do you have to do with me? Why would anyone stand up for me?"

Lily looked around to make sure no one was nearby, then said in a low, disappointed voice, "I know you're still upset that I took your place as the Quinn family's daughter."

"But you know it's not something I nor Jonah could control," she continued, lowering her gaze. "Jonah was just worried you'd be bullied. That's why he stepped in."

"Even if you hate me," Lily added with a pleading look, "you should at least care about Jonah."