When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 301

Chapter 301: Why Bring It Up?

The girl spoke without hesitation, “Oh, you mean the adopted daughter from the Nygards? Yeah, I think I remember you.”

The single word “adopted” struck Gianna like a sharp slap across the face. She despised hearing it—it always ignited a fierce fire within her. Now, hearing it again laced with that patronizing tone made her anger flare even more intensely.

Yet, she kept her composure, refusing to reveal her irritation. Instead, she offered a polite smile and replied, “Yes, that’s me. I have a sister named Amelia.”

The girl’s voice was thick with judgment as she responded, “I know her. Isn’t she the one who disappeared for a few years, came back to the Nygards, and then stormed off again after some huge fight?”

There was a mocking edge to the way she mentioned Amelia’s name, dripping with disdain.

Surprisingly, hearing Amelia dragged through the mud like that brought a small sense of relief to Gianna. Maybe, just maybe, she could find some common ground with this girl.

“Yeah, my sister always seems to clash with the family. She’s always hanging out with all kinds of questionable people,” Gianna said, her tone smooth but carrying an unmistakable hint of bitterness. “She ran away from home, and no one could bring her back. We called, but she never answered.”

When it came to gossip and stirring the pot, Gianna knew exactly how to play the game.

The girl snorted dismissively. “You’re no different from her.”

“Brielle, that’s enough,” a calm yet firm voice interrupted.

It was Sabrina. Her tone was steady but carried a sharp edge that immediately silenced Brielle Jordan.

“What? I’m not wrong,” Brielle muttered stubbornly. “There isn’t a single decent woman in the Nygards. Amelia is always flirting around, sticking close to Jeremy.”

She glanced pointedly at Sabrina. “He’s your fiancé, Sabrina. What gives her the right to cozy up to him like that?”

Brielle’s words revealed more than she probably intended.

“So, Mr. Curran is your fiancé, Ms. Jordan?” Gianna asked, her voice tinged with surprise.

She had heard rumors about Sabrina’s connection to the Curran family, whispers of an engagement, but nothing confirmed until now. Since Brielle was Sabrina’s cousin, her knowledge carried weight.

So Jeremy did have a fiancée. That meant Amelia was nothing more than a fleeting distraction—someone he would eventually discard.

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