The day before Scarlett Jennings’ birthday.
The Jennings Family was completely redecorated.
Because it was Scarlett Jennings’ first birthday back with the Jennings Family, everyone from Old Sir Jiang to Luca Jennings paid great attention.
Chase Jennings woke up early feeling somewhat weak.
Like the typical frailty of someone who doesn’t exercise regularly, yet he made sure to set time aside for workouts every week.
Frustrated, he scratched his head, slipped into slippers, and walked to the bathroom. Facing the increasingly unfamiliar reflection, he started to brush his teeth leaning sideways.
He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and, haphazardly wiped his face before heading downstairs.
As he descended, the aunt cleaning the stairs saw him and her eyes widened, "Who are you?"
Chase Jennings was not unaccustomed to not being recognized, it only increased his irritation.
"Look closely, who am I?"
He said through gritted teeth, and the aunt looked carefully, finally realizing, "Young Master Chase, I’m sorry, it seems I was momentarily confused."
Chase didn’t respond further.
These past days, he was almost accustomed to being occasionally misidentified by others.
Ignoring the aunt, Chase descended the stairs and his first question was,
"When is Scarlett coming back?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Recently, he tried consulting self-proclaimed experts to help solve his problems, but they either aimed to cheat money or claimed they couldn’t help.
Chase’s only hope now was Scarlett.
Lucas Jennings had been cold to him for days, at times treating him like a stranger, and simply replied,
"My sister is busy; even if she returns, she wouldn’t have time for you."
Chase’s face fell immediately, unable to resist scolding,
"Lucas, what is your attitude now? I’m your brother!"
"Are you my brother?!"
Lucas retorted sharply, "How do you even resemble my brother now? Look at how you’ve been dressing, like a bum."
Chase instinctively glanced at his attire, turning his face darker.
He turned silently upstairs, randomly picking out old clothes from his wardrobe.
He found that any slight lapse in mental focus led him to exhibit habits or interests that deviated significantly from normal.
It felt as though another person lived within him.
Or perhaps, he was becoming another person.
Not daring to imagine such a possibility, Chase forced himself to stay alert and took out a treasured sapphire necklace from the safe.
He personally designed it and hired globally renowned craftsmen to make it, a unique necklace.
Chase knew that direct confrontation with Scarlett for assistance might not earn her response.
He planned accordingly.
On the eve of her birthday, he would present his gift first.
No matter how cold-hearted she was, Scarlett wouldn’t just completely ignore him.
He thought pretending affectionately towards her wouldn’t be too challenging.
That evening, after everyone had dinner, Chase brought the gift forth in advance.
Adopting his best demeanor, he spoke as gently as possible,
"Tomorrow is your birthday, lots of people are coming, you will likely be busy socializing, so I’m giving you this gift in advance. I checked the dress Aunt ordered for you, this necklace complements it perfectly."
Chase presented the gift in front of the entire family, and Brianna Jennings, having returned to help prepare for the birthday party, responded with a smile,
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