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

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up her phone again and

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

side, Fanny, who was left at the villa by Florence, saw her phone fully charged and was about to call James back when she spotted the

as she took the phone, but

picked up, Scarlet’s voice rang with a

been? Your phone

She invited me over, and I forgot to give you a heads–up. My phone died, but

she was relieved they were finally talking, and the latter’s explanation eased her initially

isn’t restrained

a relief. So, when are you coming home,

when she could return.

stay at my friend’s

but she agreed and reminded Fanny to take

before hanging up, Scarlet dropped James‘

call was then

exchange, he curiously inquired if Fanny knew

any knowledge, and the

a rush

bring up Joseph’s gossip about

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of her head, she dismissed

was Telvis, whom she had introduced to

at Northland Medical University after Christopher departed from

it was Joseph’s concern for her that led him to drive

crossed paths with Telvis, they were discussing how heartless Angela was for completely

person seems to be in training with Angela,” she mentioned, gesturing toward Telvis.

treatment, scrutinized Telvis after hearing her words, and this made Fanny secretly hope he would do something about it.

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

denied Zacharias,

how Joseph didn’t cause any trouble for Angela but ended up embarrassed instead,

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

The next morning.

learned from Jonathan that James had stopped by. Still half–asleep, she mumbled, “When?”

and a trace of amusement danced in his

“After

you