Chapter 717

Ariana was momentarily taken aback by her youngest son's unexpected question. Kevin quickly interjected, "What my brother means is that he's worried about our sister's well-being here. He wants her to return to the main house so she can be properly cared for." Carson frowned at his brother's words, displeasure flickering across his face. He wanted to argue—that wasn't what he meant at all—but a sharp glance from Kevin silenced him. Their unspoken connection allowed him to sense his brother's underlying irritation. Though frustrated, Carson bit back his protest and reluctantly acquiesced. Ariana studied her two sons with narrowed eyes, suspicion creeping into her gaze. Her expression grew calculating, a hint of cold sharpness lurking beneath the surface. Yet she said nothing of her misgivings in front of them. Instead, she turned to Carson with a composed smile. "There's no need to worry. Your sister is perfectly fine here. Now, why don't you and your brother go upstairs to see her? Sto