Chapter 946

Jane shot Melanie a look that clearly said, “Are you stupid?” “Didn’t you say it yourself?” she retorted. “Brother Eden has low self-esteem and wants to learn more.” “You actually believe that?” Melanie scoffed, giving her a sidelong glance. Swinging her short legs lazily on the sofa, Jane replied with deliberate slowness, “When the truth would just make everyone uncomfortable, why wouldn’t I go along with the polite fiction? Who’s the dumb one here—me or you?” Melanie fell silent. Jane’s eyes sharpened. “But Brother Eden’s psychological issues still need professional help,” she continued seriously. “When I agreed to help, I planned to take it slow—step by step. But Brother Frederick interrupted, and now everything’s off track.” Melanie’s voice was quiet, tinged with resignation. “You can’t wake someone who’s pretending to sleep. No psychologist, no matter how skilled, can treat a patient who refuses help. I came to you because I thought you might have a way. But if he won’t even accep