Chapter 537 I Really Wanted to See You
<b>48 </b><b>Pearls </b>
The dazzling crystal chandelier glowed brightly above everyone’s heads, casting a golden sheen <b>over </b>everything beneath it,
Jean stood quietly behind a small window on the second floor, silently watching the scene unfold in the <b>hall </b>below.
Sienna had never introduced Jean to any of the social elites in attendance.
All they knew was that the Ginger family had a beloved youngest daughter–utterly adored–but none of them had ever seen this noble figure make a formal appearance.
Of course, that was Jean’s choice.
She had never wanted to expose her identity–not here, and not at school either.
So at events like this, where appearances were expected, Jean always stayed behind the scenes, quietly observing.
Tonight, Sienna wore a white mermaid gown that highlighted her slender elegance.
She had always been beautiful; in this moment, there was no doubt, she was the most radiant star of the evening.
With a ss of red wine gently swirling in hand, Sienna moved gracefully through the crowd of guests and friends.
She smiled warmly,ughed freely, and chatted with ease.
Jean couldn’t help but marvel at the sight. <i>If </i><i>Sienna </i><i>had </i><i>followed </i><i>the </i>plot <i>of </i><i>the </i><i>original </i><i>novel</i><i>, </i>still <i>trapped </i><i>in </i><i>Matheo’s shadow</i>, <i>she </i><i>would’ve </i><i>never </i><i>lived </i><i>so </i><i>freely </i><i>and </i><i>confidently </i><i>like </i><i>this</i>, <i>would </i><i>she</i><i>? </i>
She loved seeing Sienna like this. Enjoying life, living for herself.
After watching her for a while, Jean shifted her gaze away from Sienna and looked toward her brothers.
Naturally, they were dressed in formal wear as well.
Each of them wore a ck suit, standing tall and striking, their features handsome, their demeanor exceptional.
Butpared to Sienna’s warmth and friendliness, her brothers were clearly more reserved.
Their expressions were nk, calm as still water. They stood in ce and didn’t initiate conversation.
When someone approached to greet them, they only responded politely but without enthusiasm.
Jean didn’t know how long she’d been watching when footsteps suddenly sounded behind her.
She blinked, immediately on alert, and turned to look.
Easton and Carl had appeared at some point, quietlying up behind her.
Jean’s eyes widened, a flicker of delight shing <b>across </b><b>her </b>face. “What <b>are </b><b>you </b><b>two </b><b>doing </b><b>here</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
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Chapter 5371 Really Wanted to See You
+ Pearls
Easton stepped closer first<b>, </b>reaching out to ruffle the soft hair on top of Jean’s head. A faint smile <b>tugged </b><b>an </b>his lips. “It’s been a while. I really wanted to see you.”
The way he said it….
And paired with th
tender gaze of his, eyes so gentle they seemed like they could melt.
Jean felt a little shy, her lips twitching to the side, the tips of her ears quietly flushing red.
Carl nced at Jean first, then turned to peer out the window behind her, toward the lively, bustling <b>hall</b>.
“You really don’t want to go out and experience it for a bit?”
He asked suddenly, and his tone was unusually serious.
Jean froze for a moment, then quickly shook her head. “It’s been like this for years,<b>” </b>
She looked up and met Carl’s deep eyes. “And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with it…”
With that, Jean casually changed the subject, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her two brothers. “Anyway, I’m guessing you’ve already prepared your gifts for mom, right?”
Thinking about the painting from the master artist, a wave of joy quietly bloomed in Jean’s chest. “I really can’t wait… to give her mine.”
Easton chuckled. “Of course, we got her something–but when ites to this kind of thing, you’re always the most thoughtful.”
Carl wholeheartedly agreed.
Over the past few years, not just for Sienna, but for each of their birthdays, they had all received heartfelt, carefully chosen gifts from Jean.
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