else was present, Johanna no
When no one else was
ablind person couldn’t see
chothered to hide her expression. After all, a blind p
“Imoget your eyes can be cured. I’m so happy for you. Besides.
johanna lowered her head, and her tone suddenly tumed somber. “That miracle healer, Ms. Fuller, is also Stephan’s sweetheart. Soon, you’ll all be one family.”
Imogen reached out and grasped Johanna’s land. A mix of guilt and pity could be seen on her face.
Before this, she had tried repeatedly to bring Stephan and Johanna together.
However, even if she had that intention, Stephan had rejected her efforts without leaving gany room for negotiations. As his elder sister, she couldn’t force him.
Now, there was Felicia
After spending the past few days with her, Imogen had grown quite fond of her. Aside from her slightly aloof personality, there was nothing to criticize.
Most importantly, Stephan liked her, and that was enough.
“Johanna, I’m so sorry, I know you like Stephan, but feelings can’t be forced… Imogen then promised, “But don’t worry. I’ll always think of you as my little sister, (and I’ll never let anyone bully you!”
“Imogen, I know but there’s something I’m not sure if I should tell you…” Joharma hesitated, her voice full of uncertainty. However, a strange look of excitement could be seen on her fare
Imogen urged, “What is it? Do tell.”
“No, I’m afraid to say.
The more Johanna wavered, the tighter Imogen furrowed her brows. Finally, she raised her voice. “Johanna, I hate being kept in the dark the most. If you want me to feel at ease, speak up!”
“Imogen, don’t get mad if I tell you!” Johanna sniffled a few times, her voice trembling as though she were on the verge of tears. “LI found out who killed my brother. It happened just a few months ago, during the time I was accompanying Stephan in Khogend!”
The room fell deathly silent, quiet enough to hear a pin drop.
Imogen stared ahead, her voice trembling as she spat out each word, “Who’s the murderer?”
Finally, the day had come! A flash of satisfaction crossed Johanna’s eyes as she declared loudly, “The murderer’s name is Dexter Fuller of the Fuller family, the former nichest man in Khogend! And his daughter, Felicia Fuller, is the one now staying in the Bussell estate, claiming she can cure your blindness!” “What did you say?” Imagen’s body trembled violently.
“Imogen, it’s true! I found the information about the murderer in Stephan’s study. But he threatened me not to tell you because of that woman! I didn’t dare to speak until now…
“That’s inapossible! Impossible! Stephan is my brother! He wouldn’t lie to me!” nogen shook her head frantically, her voice trembling, “It he had discovered the murderer, why hasn’t he taken action?”
Johanna sobbed loudly. “finogen, don’t you understand? Stephan kept it from you because of Felicia! He’s afraid that if you leam the truth, you’ll harm the Fuller family. For Felicia and the Fuller family’s sake, he chose to deceive you and forget my brother’s death. He refuses to seek justice for him!”
With every word that Johanna spoke, Imogen’s face turned a shade paler.
By the end, she was on the verge of collapse.
She was overwhelmed by a mix of emotions–anger at her fiancé’s murderer; hurt from discovering that the person she had been treating kindly was the murderer’s daughter, and heartbroken at being betrayed by the person she trusted most.
Johanna watched Imogen’s face intently, taking in her fury, pain, and despair. Then, Johanna’s face took on a smile–a triumphant, malicious smile.
