Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 452 I Don’t Have A Brother

James raised an eyebrow. “So, Angela has been holding a grudge against Fanny all this time?”

As memories of past clashes between Fanny and Angela resurfaced, he couldn’t help but acknowledge the possibility. Still, he hesitated to believe Angela was the mastermind behind it all.

Scarlet nodded gravely upon realizing that James, residing far away in Riverdon, might have not been fully informed about Angela’s previous misdeeds that led to conflicts between Fanny and Yaxley. Hence, she wasted no time in bringing it to his attention.

With a furrowed brow, James acknowledged her words. “Mom, I’m aware of that. Joseph filled me in.”

The mention of Joseph prompted him to ponder, I wonder what insights Joseph might have offered if I were present.

The thought of Joseph still being detained weighed heavily on his mind as he sighed and turned to her. “Mom, have you considered the possibility that Fanny might have offended someone else?”

Scarlet swiftly defended Fanny’s character, stating, “Fanny is so well–behaved and sensible. It’s hard to imagine her offending anyone. Only someone like Angela would target her without reason.

Observing James‘ somber expression and lack of response, she continued her criticism of Angela. “Angela doesn’t even have the courage to answer your calls. Clearly, she’s feeling guilty about something!”

James remained silent as his thoughts were consumed by the dilemma at hand. “Mom, even if Angela is involved, we can’t afford to antagonize her now, After all, aren’t you still relying on her to help rescue Joseph and Zacharias?”

Scarlet looked extremely pale, but deep down, she felt that Joseph and Zacharias were indeed slightly more important than Fanny, so she could only sigh and shake her head.

James attempted to comfort her. “I doubt Angela’s behind this. ‘If it were her, Mom, you wouldn’t need to worry about Fanny so much.”

For some reason, he just couldn’t believe Angela was capable of being cruel or ruthless.

Scarlet fell into silence, and her expression was grim.

quietly on the couch and the atmosphere was silent as

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again and said anxiously, “I’ll give

didn’t stop her. He felt that if she could get through, Fanny shouldn’t be in

left at the villa by Florence, saw her phone fully charged and

took the phone, but she answered it

Fanny picked up, Scarlet’s voice rang with a mix of worry and surprise.

been? Your phone was off for ages.”

anxiously for a while. “Mom, I’m at a friend’s house. She invited me over, and I forgot to give you a heads–up. My phone died,

relieved they were finally talking, and the latter’s

God, Fanny isn’t

that’s a relief. So, when are you coming home, Fanny?”

wasn’t sure herself when she

asked, “Can I stay at my friend’s for a few

thrilled, but she agreed and reminded

hanging up, Scarlet dropped James‘

was then

inquired if Fanny knew anything about Joseph spreading rumors

and the call ended shortly

dead, she felt a

gossip about Angela? Does he suspect

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quick shake of her head, she dismissed the

the matter was Telvis, whom she had introduced to

back at

Joseph’s concern for her that led him to drive her to school

discussing

person seems to be in training with Angela,”

her words, and

expect him to just hand Telvis a flimsy note. Though everything written on the note was true, it still gave

denied Zacharias, her own brother.

about how Joseph didn’t cause any trouble for Angela but ended up embarrassed instead, Fanny felt he was more trouble than he was worth.

had a lot of opinions about him in her heart,

The next morning.

that James had stopped

and a trace of

“After

you