Chapter 767

Ariana’s expression instantly shifted. After a moment of tense silence, she furrowed her brows and asked, “What exactly are you trying to say?” Truth be told, the story Bran had just recounted made little sense to her—it seemed like a jumbled tale about his past with Irene. Though unsure why he was sharing this with her, Ariana had listened without interruption. But now, he had abruptly pivoted to the subject of her origins. First came confusion, then a dark cloud settled over her features. His implication was unmistakable: he knew about her background. He was telling her that he knew she was Kendra’s biological daughter. The look in his eyes conveyed exactly that. Ariana had no idea what he was aiming for. After three seconds of icy silence, she replied coldly, “I don’t understand what you mean.” She had no intention of admitting it—she had never planned to acknowledge Kendra as her mother. Now, faced with direct questioning, she was even less inclined to concede. She refused to dwell