When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 332

Chapter 332: Gianna’s Unexpected Backlash

Gianna’s heart raced with anticipation as she eagerly scrolled through the online chatter about Amelia. She had been waiting for this moment—finally seeing the reactions to Amelia’s interference in Jeremy and Sabrina’s relationship. Surely, the internet would tear Amelia apart for stepping into such a delicate situation.

After all, trolls thrived on controversies like this, relishing every opportunity to mock and ridicule. Gianna remembered how cruelly they had targeted her before, and now she was ready to turn the tables, to watch Amelia face the same harsh judgment.

She kept her plan secret from Miguel, sneaking around with a thrill of excitement, ready to witness Amelia being publicly shamed. But what she never expected was that the online backlash wouldn’t be aimed at Amelia at all.

It was her.

Not only was Gianna under fire, but her brothers were also being dragged into the storm, and even the entire Nygard family was being pulled into the mess.

Confusion and disbelief washed over her. Why? Why was Amelia spared all blame while she and her family became the targets of scorn and ridicule?

Gianna sat frozen in front of her screen, her eyes scanning the comments with growing dread. The more she read, the heavier her chest felt. Then, after digging deeper, the truth hit her.

Someone had captured moments of her and her brothers’ affectionate behavior on camera and posted it online. What was meant to be a simple display of familial closeness was twisted by gossip accounts into something scandalous and inappropriate.

“Why is this happening? Why are we the ones being attacked?” she whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of hurt and confusion.

Miguel shared her bewilderment. He had been influenced by Gianna’s manipulations more than he realized, and now that these private moments were public, he couldn’t comprehend the harsh judgment they were facing.

To him, their closeness was natural. Living together meant they cared deeply for one another, and their affectionate gestures were just a reflection of that bond. So why did people see it as something wrong?

He struggled to understand the cruel rumors and unfounded accusations spreading like wildfire.

Meanwhile, Gianna’s panic deepened. She had wanted to see Amelia falter under the internet’s scrutiny, but instead, she was the one caught in the crossfire. The comments were vicious, filled with insults and wild assumptions.

Some labeled their behavior as improper, others claimed they were breaking social norms, and a few even concocted outlandish lies. Gianna felt a shiver run down her spine as she read the hateful words, her hands shaking uncontrollably.

“Miguel, why are they saying such terrible things about us? Could they be misunderstanding what they saw?” she asked, her voice cracking as tears welled in her eyes.

Putting on a show of vulnerability, Gianna let her emotions spill over, though deep inside, she knew the truth. She had purposely been flirtatious with her brothers, wanting to keep them close at all costs. She craved their attention and affection—what was wrong with that?

Miguel sighed softly. “I don’t know either. Maybe they’re just jealous of how close we are. Let’s not pay attention; gossip like this usually dies down after a few days.”

“Okay,” Gianna agreed, clinging to his reassurance.

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