Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 310

Janet’s expression was a clear sign that something was wrong. Fine. Juniper would let it go for now. With Janet’s exams and Saskia’s recovery, her hands were full. But as soon as she had a moment, she would deal with it.

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Saskia made it through the 24-hour critical period and was moved from the ICU to a regular room. After her last exam, Janet rushed back to the hospital and found her mother awake.

“Janet, why are your clothes wet?” Saskia asked, her voice weak as she looked at her daughter with concern.

Juniper noticed it too. It wasn’t just her clothes; her hair was damp as well, though it looked like she had tried to dry it. The clothes, however, were still noticeably wet.

Janet put down her backpack, a pained smile on her pale face. “It’s nothing, Mom. I walked past a car wash and got splashed by accident. The attendant already apologized.”

“Is that so?” Saskia’s lips barely moved as she spoke. “If something happens, you have to tell me, do you understand?”

“Really, it’s nothing,” Janet insisted, her head down. “Mom, I think I did well on my exams this time. A lot of the questions were on topics Juniper helped me review.”

“Juniper,” Saskia took Juniper’s hand, her eyes filling with tears. “Thank you.”

If it weren’t for her, she would be dead. It wasn’t death she feared, but the thought of leaving her poor daughter alone to face the world’s cruelty. But now, she wasn’t afraid anymore. She had Juniper, who would protect Janet.

“We’re family. There’s no need for thanks,” Juniper said with a gentle smile, patting Saskia’s hand. “You focus on getting better. I’ll take care of Janet for a while.”

“You can count on us, ma’am. We’ll look after Janet,” Melvin, who had been quiet until now, suddenly chimed in.

Saskia looked at the kind young man, thinking how good-hearted Juniper’s brother was.

“Janet,” Saskia said, turning to her daughter. “I heard Mr. Steele has been driving you to and from school these past couple of days. He’s Juniper’s brother, so from now on, you must treat him with the same respect you would your own brother, understand?”

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