Chapter 195

Back then, Alice Sterling just bent down silently to pick up the scattered textbooks, brushing past Anthony Hayes without a word, her lips trembling as she muttered, “Thanks.” But Anthony didn’t just let it go. He pressed on with questions until she finally said, “Violet Jordan is my sister.” After that, he never got another word about her family from her. As the memory faded, Anthony frowned slightly, hesitation creeping into his voice. “You don’t think she came looking for you on purpose, right?” Alice shook her head, her expression unreadable. “I doubt it.” “Don’t stress. You’ve been on your own for so long—there’s no way you’re still that Emily Sterling she used to control,” Anthony said firmly. “Even if she’s here, what could she really do?” That gave Alice a little peace of mind. She bit her lip and nodded slightly. “You’re right.” Just then, the hotpot finally came to a boil. She glanced toward the restroom with a puzzled look. “Why do I feel like Jessica’s been gone forever?” M