"When that explosion happened years ago, I was in total shock. I wanted to save you, but someone held me back.


    Later, Callie saved you, but then she left, and I went with you to the hospital.


    I was so confused back then, scared out of my mind. I even wished I could trade ces with you. Everyone thought I was the one who saved you. Even Mom and Dad said it was me. Everyone kept saying I saved your life, and by the time I realized I should exin, it was toote. Everyone believed it, and I was terrified."


    Lisette looked up, her eyes red and filled with tears, gazing pitifully at Valerian.


    Valerian felt a sharp pang in his heart as he looked at her.


    "Valerian, I swear I didn''t mean for this to happen... but I know I messed up, letting everyone think it was me instead of Callie.


    Being only the adopted daughter of the Jewell family, I shouldn''t have let it happen. Maybe I should leave the Jewell family. Callie never liked me, and it''s my fault she left."


    Lisette sobbed. "I''ll pack my things right now. Valerian, tell Callie I''m leaving. I won''t take her family away anymore. She''s the real Jewell. I''ve always been an outsider."


    Valerian reached out and grabbed Lisette.


    "You silly girl. You''ve been with the Jewell family for so long. Blood doesn''t matter anymore.


    Stop crying. I know you didn''t mean any harm. It wasn''t your fault. Anyone would have been confused in that situation."


    "Valerian..." Lisette looked up at Valerian with hope.


    "Silly girl." Valerian wiped her tears and hugged her, gently patting her shoulder.


    "But what about Callie? She must be furious, right?" Lisette lowered her gaze, "I know she must be angry.


    I''ve apologized repeatedly, but she says she''ll never forgive me. I don''t know what to do, she wants to tell everyone the truth... If everyone finds out I lied, how can I face anyone in Capitalton?"


    Valerian ruffled her hair. "Don''t worry about it. I''ll handle this. No one will ever find out you lied." "But-"


    "No buts. Now take the fruit and go to your room to rest."


    "Valerian, you''re the best brother ever!" Lisette hugged Valerian tightly and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.


    Valerian blushed to the roots of his hair, watching her dart away, his heart thumping wildly.


    Calliope returned home with Ss. The entire car ride was shrouded in silence, creating a heavy atmosphere.


    Calliope felt a knot in her stomach. She knew she had saved her husband''s nemesis. It was natural for Ss to be upset.


    Even though she had exined, she understood that Ss probably still had reservations. She wasn''t sure how to smooth things over with him.


    Thest thing she wanted was to cause a rift with Ss because of Nigel. She knew where her prioritiesy.


    Once they got home, Calliope nced at Ss and, summoning her courage, said, "Honey, I had my reasons. Can you please stop being mad?"