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Chapter 309: Why Don’t I Believe You?

Cecilia walked over and gently rested a hand against Jaime’s cheek.

“How are you feeling?”

“Starving,” Jaime complained, dragging out the word with all the misery of a child who hadn’t been fed in days instead of just a few hours.

Cecilia’s eyes softened with sympathy, though a quiet laugh still escaped her at the miserable look on his face.

“I know, sweetheart. But you’ll have to endure it a little longer. You can eat once the doctors say it’s safe.”

Jaime sighed dramatically. “That feels like forever.”

Then he suddenly straightened in his chair.

“Wait a second! How are they supposed to operate on me when I’m starving? I need energy. What if I’m too weak because none of you fed me?”

Harper looked at him from across the table, completely unimpressed.

“That’s not how it works, genius. You’re fasting so you don’t throw up while you’re under anesthesia and choke on it.”

Jaime stared at her.

“Well… that sounds unnecessarily terrifying.”

“You asked,” Harper replied with a shrug.

Dahlia gave Jaime a reassuring smile. “You’ll be on an IV before the surgery, sweetheart. They’ll give you fluids and whatever else the doctors need to give you while you can’t eat or drink. You’re not going in there weak and dehydrated.”

Jaime considered that for a moment.

“So technically… I’ll be eating through a tube?”

Harper snorted. “If calling it that makes you feel better, sure.”

Kenji laughed. “Don’t worry, Jaime. Once you’re fully recovered, I’ll take you to one of the best restaurants in Tokyo and treat you to proper wagyu. Forget the bacon-you can eat all the meat you want.”

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Jaime’s expression immediately brightened. “Seriously?”

Kenji nodded with a smile.

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“Yes!” Jaime exclaimed. “I saw it on TV! They said it practically melts in your mouth like butter.” His excitement lasted all of two seconds before his face fell. “Oh, man… I need to stop thinking about food. I’m just making myself even hungrier.”

He slumped back into his chair with an exaggerated pout, earning another round of laughter from everyone at the table.

For a few precious minutes, the heaviness surrounding the morning lifted once again.

Cecilia joined them at the table, and breakfast continued with a little more conversation and considerably more complaining from Jaime about the food he wasn’t allowed to touch.

It was Harper who eventually glanced toward the empty seat at the table.

“Mom, where’s Dad, by the way?”

Alice looked up from her tea. “He’s still in his study.”

Kenji paused mid-bite. “Still? I thought Dad cleared his schedule before everyone arrived.”

“So did I.” Alice gave a small shrug. “But apparently something came up. He went into his study last night and hasn’t come out since.”

“All night?”

“Mmhmm.” Alice took another sip of her tea, seemingly unconcerned. “He said it was important, so I didn’t ask questions. You know your father. Once he gets buried in something, there’s no getting him out until he’s finished.”

Harper’s brows lifted with interest. “Now you’ve got me curious.”

Before anyone could speculate further, approaching footsteps sounded from outside the dining hall.

Harper glanced toward the doorway.

“Speaking of the devil…”

“Good morning to you too, my daughter.”

Ken’s dry voice reached them before he fully entered the room.

Harper flashed him an innocent smile.

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“Morning, Dad!”

Ken merely shook his head as he walked in.

His gaze swept across the table before settling on Cecilia.

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There was the briefest pause, but whatever recognition or surprise he felt disappeared behind a polite smile almost immediately.

“Ah, you must be Cecilia-Dahlia’s dear friend.”

Cecilia played along just as easily, returning his greeting with a gracious smile. “Good morning. And thank you for allowing me into your home.”

Ken waved a dismissive hand as though the thanks were completely unnecessary.

“Please, there’s no need to thank us. Any friend of the family is a friend of ours. You’re always welcome in our home.”

With another cordial smile, Ken moved toward his usual seat at the table as one of the staff brought him a fresh cup of tea.

For the next several minutes, he said very little.

Then, after taking a slow sip, he set his cup down and looked toward Maya.

“Maya, there’s something I’d like to ask you. If you’re not comfortable talking about it, I’ll understand.”

Maya looked at him curiously.

“Sure. What is it?”

Ken hesitated, his expression turning more serious as he considered how best to approach the subject. It wasn’t something he wanted to bring up so casually, especially today, but he needed to ask.

“It’s about your parents’ accident.”

The change in Maya was subtle but immediate, her fingers stilling around her cup.

A few seats away, Cecilia’s hand tightened against her thigh beneath the table. This was about her daughter, and every instinct in her demanded that she listen.

Still, she carefully kept her expression neutral, appearing no more curious than anyone else

at the table.

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“What about it, Uncle Ken?” Maya asked, her voice noticeably lower.

Ken kept his tone casual, careful not to reveal too much of what was on his mind.

“Was the other driver ever charged?”

Maya shook her head.

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“No. The police investigated everything. They said there wasn’t enough evidence to hold the other driver criminally responsible.” She paused. “From what I remember, they ruled it an accident. No one was charged.”

Ken gave a slow nod. He had already expected that answer, but hearing it directly from Maya only confirmed what he already suspected.

The subtle reaction was enough to catch Harper’s attention.

“What is it, Dad?”

Ken glanced at her innocently. “What?”

“Ah, no. Don’t give me that.” Harper narrowed her eyes at him. “Why are you suddenly asking about this?”

Ken calmly reached for his tea. “I was just curious.”

That answer only made Harper more suspicious.

“Why don’t I believe you?”

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