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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.

mother and son sat quietly on the couch and the

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a while, Scarlet picked up her phone again and

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

Florence, saw her phone fully charged and was about

took the phone, but she answered it as

Scarlet’s voice rang with a mix of worry and surprise.

been? Your

“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

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

Fanny isn’t restrained by

So, when are you coming

when she

hesitating for a while, she finally asked, “Can I stay at my friend’s for a

and reminded Fanny to take care

hanging up, Scarlet dropped James‘ name.

then

curiously inquired if Fanny knew anything about Joseph

any knowledge, and the call ended shortly

went dead, she felt a rush

bring up Joseph’s gossip about Angela? Does he

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a quick shake of her

link to the matter was Telvis, whom

first day back at Northland Medical University

her that led him to drive her to school

Telvis, they were discussing how heartless Angela

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

upset with Angela’s cold treatment, scrutinized Telvis after hearing her words, and this made Fanny secretly hope

flimsy note. Though everything written on the note was true, it still gave Angela

Zacharias,

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

though she had a lot of opinions about him in her heart, she didn’t

The next morning.

James had stopped by. Still half–asleep,

trace of amusement

“After

you