When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Someone Came Home

Sienna wasn’t home for long before heading overseas again.

Jean barely got a few words in with her mom before she was on a plane.

Talk about dedication.

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No wonder she’s the one holding up the Ginger family. A woman should be career–focused–then she doesn’t have time to fall into the trap of

Soon, it was the weekend. Jean had specifically asked Dominic to stay home and eat dinner with her

The man was so busy, Jean never knew what day or hour he’d be around. If she didn’t “book” him early, there was no way her little weekend production could play out

At the moment, Dominic was holed up in the study, buried in who knew what

Jean thought about her relationship with her older brother. Things had eased up a bit–they were closer than before–but it still wasn’t the kind of warm, cozy sibling bond where they’d laugh and talk and look out for each other.

His world wasn’t one she could step into.

But whatever. That wasn’t her priority

She wasn’t here to build relationships. She was here to make money, save money, and then-

Crash and burn in peace!

Just then a sound came from the front door.

“Mr… Winston!”

The housekeeper’s eyes flew wide open like she’d seen a ghost, the shock plastered all over her face.

Winston stood in the doorway, tall and straight.

He wore a black jacket, cool and coldly handsome, with a sharp edge to his calm.

He didn’t come in right away. He stood there at the threshold, dark and chilly gaze sweeping casually across the living room.

Jean bolted from her bedroom to the door.

“Winston.

Seeing him show up on time, just like he’d promised, made Jean genuinely happy.

“Well, well, look who’s here..”

She stuck out her lower lip, pretending to be shocked.

“Your face though. Come on, you’re home can’t you smile a little?”

Winston was speechless.

He looked down at the shoe cabinet, apparently intending to change shoes before entering-

But there were no slippers for him.

His lips pressed into a line. A faint flicker of annoyance crossed his cool, shadowed eyes.

Chapter 40 Someone Cama Home

Winston lowered his head, clearly irritated, eyes fixed on the floor.

“Winston, what brings you home all of a sudden today?” Jean asked with a smile. pretending she didn’t already know

Winston gave her a side–eye and muttered. “Not telling you.”

“Not telling me?”

Jean grit her teeth.

“Lake I can’t guess. Come on, stop pretending

Winston shot her a cold glance, but surprisingly, didn’t seem annoyed by her teasing.

The knot in his chest seemed to loosen under her relentless chatter.

He didn’t even know why–this was just a simple visit home, and yet his chest felt tight, his whole body tense.

Like something inside him had been wound too tightly. Like he couldn’t breathe.

Maybe this was that old saving–the closer to home, the greater the fear

Or maybe it was the deep–seated discomfort he felt toward the idea of “home” itself.

But right now, Jean’s annoying little voice was easing those nerves bit by bit.

The housekeeper returned and respectfully placed the slippers at Winston’s feet.

Suddenly-

Footsteps echoed from the staircase.

Dominic appeared, dressed in a crisp white loungewear set, walking down steadily.

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He’d planned it perfectly, coming downstairs just in time for dinner. What he hadn’t planned for–Was seeing Winston standing at the door.

His gaze locked onto Winston’s cool, aloof face.

Dominic, who’d seen his fair share of wild things, actually froze for a second

Of all the scenarios he’d imagined, not once had he thought-

That Winston would come home on a random night like this.

The one thing he’d never been able to accomplish was happening right before his eyes

Dominic quickly recovered his composure and strode toward the door.

He looked at his younger brother with dark eyes, emotion swirling beneath the surface, but his face stayed calm and cold. His voice was flat. “You’re back.”

“Yeah. Winston gave a casual nod

“That was sudden” Dominic looked him over. “You should’ve let me know in advance.”

“No need “Winston brushed past him into the living room, his handsome face tinged with the usual indifference.

Jean followed behind the two of them.

“You didn’t seem so willing before,” Dominic said as they walked side by side. “Changed your mind?”

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He turned his head and met Dominic’s riqually intense stare. I’m just here for a meal.”

Dominic’s lips pressed into a tight line. His gaze deepened.

Right on cue, dinner was served. The table was ready

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Winston sat down first, picking a random spot and slouching into his seat.

And so, the dinner began–awkward and silent.