When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind novel Chapter 207

Chapter 207 A Gesture of Kindness

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Jean and Carl walked one behind the other down the long corridor of the estate.

The Gothic decor, soaked in dim night lighting, exuded a mysterious, somber charm.

Truthfully, Jean hadn’t completely let her guard down. After all, this place–the headquarters of the Secret Service–was still unfamiliar and unpredictable.

She hadn’t chosen to stay just because she was tired.

She stayed… because Carl was here.

Though the man clearly didn’t like her–hadn’t shown her the faintest warmth-

He also hadn’t hurt her. Not once.

Sometimes, blood ties were just that strange.

Carl, whether he acknowledged it or not, was her brother. His presence, inexplicably, made her feel… safe.

Even if he wasn’t warm. Even if they weren’t close. He still made her feel less alone in this vast, unfamiliar place.

Suddenly-

The tall figure ahead came to an abrupt stop.

Carl halted mid–step.

Jean nearly ran right into his back, her nose just shy of impact. She braked in time, barely avoiding him.

Just then, Carl turned around.

He looked at her with a strange expression, his deep eyes faintly reflecting the scattered starlight from outside.

Jean froze, eyes widening a little.

He just stood there, staring at her. Not saying a word.

Had it not been for his ability to hear her thoughts, Carl would never have known-

That Jean, deep down, was leaning on him emotionally.