Chapter 509
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 509<\/p>\n
Chapter 509<\/p>\n
When Lydia heard this, her face tightened, and she looked at Truman with disbelief and a twisted expression. \u201cDidn\u2019t you say you didn\u2019t believe in marriage or relationships? Why did you have a girlfriend? Are you lying to me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Truman\u2019s mouth twitched twice in response, cursing himself internally for speaking too much carlier. \u201cNo, that\u2019s not what I<\/p>\n
meant.<\/p>\n
\u201cI said I don\u2019t believe in marriage or dating, not that I don\u2019t love love my girlfriend. I\u2019m planning to spend my whole life with her. Now, take care. Bye.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lydia wouldn\u2019t back down. She finally returned from Hesperia with Stella.<\/p>\n
To further her education, Lydia had chosen a business management course there, one that her entire family had opposed, just to match Lydia\u2019s major. She wasn\u2019t about to let it go.<\/p>\n
Lydia spread her arms and blocked Truman\u2019s path. \u201cI don\u2019t believe you. Not unless I see her with my own eyes. I\u2019ll wait here for you every day until you agree to show me.\u201d<\/p>\n
After saying this, Lydia stomped her foot and stormed out of Ebb & Flow.<\/p>\n
Truman watched her leave, sighing. \u201cIs she crazy? What\u2019s going on here? I\u2019m just too good\u2013looking for my own good, huh? I attract all sorts of attention.\u201d<\/p>\n
He turned to head to the bar but stopped midway. \u201cWait a minute\u2026 something feels off. I should have Leo look into this<\/p>\n
woman.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat if she\u2019s some obsessive fan or something? That would be a real hassle. After all, I\u2019m somewhat of a public figure.\u201d<\/p>\n
He quickly sent Leo the car plate number and screenshots of the woman from the security footage.<\/p>\n
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Less than half an hour later, Leo\u2019s reply came through.<\/p>\n
Truman read it aloud, \u201cLydia from the Walton family, Tristan\u2019s daughter. I feel like I\u2019ve met her before.\u201d<\/p>\n
Truman bit his finger, confused. \u201cWait, no\u2026 Jagger and Grandpa are friends\u2026 Maybe I\u2019ve seen her before. But forget it. I\u2019ll ignore it for now. She probably just showed up on a whim. Maybe she won\u2019t even come back.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Monday was the start of another workweek.<\/p>\n
With only two days remaining until the Global Medical Association\u2019s traditional and modern medicine skills competition on Wednesday, Hank was focused on preparing. Aside from occasionally visiting Betrico Hospital to check on Clara, he spent most of his time in intense study.<\/p>\n
When Hank entered the classroom building, he was reading a medical book.<\/p>\n
However, halfway to his destination, Jean stopped him.<\/p>\n
Hank, focused on his book, didn\u2019t notice anyone in his path until he suddenly stopped, his head snapping up in alert.<\/p>\n
Immediately, his alertness faded, and he looked a bit dazed. \u201cOh, it\u2019s you, Jean. What\u2019s going on?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean stood with her hands behind her back, inspecting Hank closely.<\/p>\n
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Hank awkwardly turned his face away. \u201cWhat\u2019s up? I\u2019m feeling sh<\/p>\n
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The next moment, Jean pulled a bag from behind her. \u201cHere, this is for the kids at the orphanage. I got them some things. Please take it back with you after class.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t buy much, just some nutritious snacks that are good for kids. The kids there are so thin, and they need to build up some strength.\u201d<\/p>\n
As soon as Hank heard that, he flashed a big grin, looking as though a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. \u201cAh, so that\u2019s what this is for\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
He paused before continuing, \u201cJean, you\u2019re too kind. On behalf of all the kids at the orphanage, thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank politely took the bag Jean handed him, and when he opened it, he saw that it was filled with healthy snacks for children.<\/p>\n
Jean smiled and patted his shoulder. \u201cYou sure know how to flatter someone. All right, go ahead and hit the books. Show us what you\u2019ve got. Don\u2019t let Cherise down.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank smiled again and started to walk around Jean.<\/p>\n
But just as he passed her, she grabbed his arm. \u201cHold on. Wait a minute.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean looked at him seriously, her profile turned toward him.<\/p>\n
Hank didn\u2019t react much, just smiling and looking at her. \u201cWhat\u2019s this, Jean? You\u2019re not going to take back the gift, are you? I\u2019ve never seen anyone give a gift and then try to take it back right away.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank hugged the bag tightly to his chest.<\/p>\n
Jean scoffed, then patted Hank\u2019s head. \u201cWhat are you thinking? I\u2019d never do that. I just want to ask you something.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNow that I\u2019m relieved. Jean, go ahead?\u201d Hank responded, seeming genuinely at ease.<\/p>\n
Jean narrowed her eyes, studying him as if trying to read him. \u201cDo we know each other? Or have we met before?\u201d<\/p>\n
A flicker of something strange passed over Hank\u2019s eyes when he heard those words, but it disappeared just as quickly. He lowered his voice and replied, \u201cWhat are you talking about, Jean?<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve heard from the others in class that you\u2019re from the Jarrett family. If I knew you, how would I still be living in an orphanage all these years?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean tilted her head, listening to him. After a moment, she shrugged and said, \u201cI must have been mistaken then. Well, it\u2019s fine. I won\u2019t bother you anymore. Good luck.\u201d<\/p>\n
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