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.

sat quietly on the couch and the atmosphere was

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Scarlet picked up her phone again

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 was about to call James back when she spotted the incoming call from Scarlet.

she took the phone, but she answered it as quickly

picked up, Scarlet’s voice rang with a mix of worry

Your phone was

had been searching for her 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, but it’s charged

a bit stretched, but she was relieved they were finally talking, and the latter’s explanation eased her

God, Fanny isn’t restrained

relief. So, when are you

sure herself when she

finally asked, “Can I stay at my friend’s for a few days, Mom?

but she agreed and reminded Fanny to take

before hanging up, Scarlet

was then passed to

brief exchange, he curiously inquired if Fanny knew anything about

knowledge, and the

a rush of

James suddenly bring up Joseph’s gossip about

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quick shake of her head,

to the matter was Telvis, whom she had introduced

started on her first day back at Northland

concern for her that led him to drive her to

were discussing how heartless Angela was for completely disregarding Zacharias‘

to be in training with

hearing her words, and

note. Though everything written on

outright denied Zacharias, her own brother.

any trouble for Angela but ended up embarrassed instead, Fanny felt he was more trouble than

in her heart, she didn’t dare to reveal them in front of him.

The next morning.

from Jonathan that James had stopped by. Still half–asleep,

a trace of amusement danced in his eyes.

“After

you