Chapter 101

Jane's heart raced when she met Jonathan's gaze filled with self-reproach.

It appears that the fire is still raging beyond the paper's limits.

Jonathan's heart is delicate and susceptible, possibly due to a weak constitution since childhood. After their parents' passing, the siblings relied on one another for survival.

"I shouldn't have hidden it from you. I didn't want you to worry," Jane sighed.

"But if something happens to you, what am I supposed to do?" Jonathan retorted.

He shut his eyes and suddenly became choked up. "Jane, you don't owe me anything. Even if you did, you've already paid it back. Now I owe you!"

Sometimes, he despises himself for not dying and dragging her down with him.

"What nonsense!" Jane's expression darkened, and she scolded, "We're family. No one owes anyone anything. If you say that again, you're denying our siblinghood."

Jonathan sniffled, refusing to turn his head or speak.

Observing his stubborn demeanor, Jane grinned. "So, you really don't plan on ackn