Justin looked lost, his right hand wrapped in a bandage, appearing somewhat disheveled and cautious, fearing she might just turn away and leave.
"Ariana, can we talk for a bit?"
However, Shea did not reject him, nor did she show any negative emotions; instead, she smiled with clarity and said, "Talk about what? I haven't disowned you, so there's really nothing for us to discuss."
Creating distance from him was Ariana's original intention. Shea had no feelings for him, not to mention any connection, except for the business card he handed her here last time.
"You're my brother; no one else can replace that. I haven't resisted you." Shea said with a smile.
In this world, there are many ways to renounce familial ties; it's not necessary to cut off all contact for the relationship to be considered severed. For instance, now Ariana can call him brother without hesitation, but it doesn't mean they can openly acknowledge their relationship.
