Thousands of Brilliant Stars: You Deserve the Best!-Chapter 115: Then Who Am I to You?

Seraphina Colbert hadn’t realized what had happened yet, but at that moment, James Chesterton’s expression said it all. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

She woke up from her groggy state with a start, sitting up on the hospital bed, her mouth opening and closing, unsure of what to call James Chesterton.

Brother? Or his full name?

She had recognized him from the start but had never spoken up. Clearly aware that her own brother was right in front of her, she pretended to stay silent, accompanying him without a word.

"Why didn’t you tell me?"

James Chesterton looked at Seraphina Colbert’s face, various emotions intertwined in his heart. He felt so useless, with his sister right in front of him, yet he had completely failed to recognize her, like a fool, waiting for someone else to point it out.

If he hadn’t overheard the nurses’ whispers this time, would Seraphina Colbert have kept it from him for a lifetime?

"How long were you planning to keep me in the dark?"

James Chesterton held Seraphina Colbert’s hand, "If I hadn’t brought this up with you, how long were you planning to hide it from me!"

Seraphina turned her face away, one of her ears still aching, and hearing James Chesterton’s slightly raised voice was unbearable. After a moment, she whispered, "I... I didn’t want you to see me like this."

"No matter what you are like, you will always be my sister!" James said forcefully, "I won’t allow you to feel inferior, do you understand!"

Seraphina looked up, tears streaming down her cheeks. She trembled, "But I’ve stayed with Jude Hawthorne for so long, looking like this now, won’t I bring shame to mom and dad?"

"Just because you’re ashamed, does it mean you won’t come home!"

James suddenly realized that yelling might further injure Seraphina’s ear, and immediately lowered his voice cautiously, "Do you know... how long I’ve been searching for you? For so many years, I’ve been looking relentlessly. I joined this agency to build a new information network. Since the day you were lost, our family has been like mad! How can you let self-doubt keep you from acknowledging me! I’m your brother! Would I reject you?"

Lachlan Wyatt knew about this incident from the start, which is why he contacted James Chesterton, telling him, "Join the agency, there are too many trafficked children who can’t be found. Let’s find your sister while building a network of information so that families who have lost their loved ones can help each other. As the information grows, the ways to find her will become more comprehensive. One day, you will find your sister."

James thought if something really happened to his sister and he couldn’t save her, at least by building an information network to collect missing persons’ data, he could save other families, and that’s why he accepted Lachlan Wyatt’s invitation to join him.

By day, he was the gentle, wealthy neighborly brother; by night, he transformed into the alliance’s premier Red Guest, delving into various sources of information, ceaselessly searching the virtual world for that familiar shadow.

They were both pitiable souls, harboring unrelenting obsessions deep within their hearts.

Taking a deep breath, James felt he might cry too. Fate was truly amazing; his sister had been so close, and now by reaching out, he could touch her.

Seraphina cried like a tear-soaked figure, trembling as she said, "From the moment I first saw you, when I saw that USB necklace, I knew..."

Heaven had brought her family to her side.

If it weren’t for knowing Iris Crawford, she might not have been able to see her brother. So, in Seraphina’s eyes, Iris Crawford was very important to her. This seemingly far-fetched woman had repeatedly saved her from peril and brought her family to her...

In Seraphina’s mind, her feelings for Iris Crawford were not just gratitude but also envy. Because of Iris, she began to think about resisting Jude Hawthorne. In the past, by Jude Hawthorne’s side, she often felt as if she were dead.

"Why are you so silly?" James stroked Seraphina’s face, then pulled his sister into his arms, "If I hadn’t heard about the birthmark on your ear, I might never have recognized you! It’s my fault, my fault for not being attentive enough! When you were lost, forgive me, forgive me. I’ve been praying for so many years, trying every possible way, just hoping you could come home..."

The blow of losing his sister had been too great, causing James to wake repeatedly from dreams, always dreaming of his young sister. Now that Seraphina was in front of him, he was determined to make up for the years she had wandered!

"Come home with me. I want to tell everyone, my sister, James Chesterton’s sister is back!" James held Seraphina’s hand, "You don’t have to change your name. You can continue to enjoy everything you currently love. I won’t force you; you are my sister, no matter what you’re called."

Seraphina nodded, "I... I’ve gotten better recently, and I want to learn programming, to become someone like you..."

Before she finished speaking, someone walked in at the door. Looking up, Seraphina saw Jude Hawthorne’s familiar face.

Jude Hawthorne didn’t yet know Seraphina’s true identity, and seeing James Chesterton and Seraphina embracing, he thought she had done something to betray him. For some reason, a sense of betrayal surged up from his chest, and without thinking, he rushed forward and shouted, "Seraphina, don’t you have any shame!"

However, before he could finish, James had already stood up with a whoosh!!!

The change in his attitude was so fast it was astonishing. Jude Hawthorne knew James was usually always smiling, but now he realized even a man who loved to laugh could be terrifying, just like at this moment. James stared at Jude Hawthorne’s face, speaking word by word, "From today on, Seraphina is no longer someone you can order around at will!"

Jude Hawthorne hadn’t realized what was happening, confused by James’s words. Why did his friend suddenly turn on him?

But even if he was puzzled, Jude Hawthorne wasn’t about to let Seraphina go. He had saved this woman’s life; how could he let another man take her from him, "Who are you to talk to me like this? Do you know Seraphina is mine?"

"I’m her brother."

With those words, Jude Hawthorne’s face turned ashen.

He felt as if a sharp blade had pierced through his chest. He had always thought he was the one with the deepest bond with Seraphina in this world, that she only cried and pleaded to him, but unexpectedly...

James turned out to be her brother.

Jude Hawthorne instinctively shook his head, "Ha ha? Are you kidding, James? I heard you lost a sister. So what? Did Seraphina trick you into thinking she’s your sister?"

"Trick?"

James gritted his teeth, looking at Jude Hawthorne. He knew very well that although Jude had indeed saved Seraphina in the past few years, it was also true that she had been tormented by him. Now that her identity was public, he would never allow Jude Hawthorne to come near Seraphina again!

"I have plenty of scores to settle with you, don’t think of her as so filthy!"

James Chesterton’s serious demeanor was not at all an act, and this attitude began to stir something within Jude Hawthorne. Could it be... real?

Why? Why is it James Chesterton? Why... could it be that Seraphina Colbert is really James Chesterton’s sister, the long-lost heiress of the Chesterton Family from years ago!!

If that’s the case, what has he done all these years? He’s tormented the Chesterton heiress into this state, continuously sending her to other men’s beds. And now—he’s even gotten Seraphina pregnant with Silvan Caine’s child!

It’s all ruined, everything is ruined!

Jude Hawthorne’s emotions were complex as he faced James Chesterton. He cleared his throat, "How can you be so certain? What if she’s lying to you..."

"Feeling guilty? Afraid?"

James Chesterton let out a cold laugh, and in that moment, his handsome face gradually took on a chilling aura. He pointed at Jude Hawthorne, then gestured toward the door, saying word by word, "My patience is limited, don’t make me really beat you, Jude Hawthorne. In the future, don’t appear in front of my sister again. I’m telling you, Seraphina Colbert has nothing to do with you from this moment on!"

As if struck by lightning, Jude Hawthorne looked in disbelief at his former friend, now turning against him because of Seraphina Colbert. But... if Seraphina is acknowledged by the Chesterton Family, it means he will definitely lose her!

The anxiety in his heart was so strong, strong to the point that Jude could not ignore it. He stepped back two steps, eyes wide as he looked at Seraphina lying in the hospital bed. Just a few hours ago, in response to her resistance, he had mercilessly slapped her, causing her eardrum to rupture. He thought he would never feel for this kind of woman, but why...

The thought that from now on Seraphina would sever all ties with him and return to her original family frightened him so?

"Seraphina, you..."

Jude Hawthorne wanted to say something, but was blocked from view by the standing James Chesterton, unable to see Seraphina’s face anymore.

This woman was once someone he brought back from abroad. Endless nights, she looked at him with eyes swollen from crying, filled with hatred and pleading, as if Jude was her savior and the devil who cast her into hell.

He thought only he in this world could control Seraphina like this, making her unable to seek life or death.

She had no family, no connections in this world. Jude Hawthorne was her only lifeline, so even if that lifeline was covered in sharp thorns, Seraphina had to cling on, even if she bled profusely.

But now...

Jude’s Adam’s apple bobbed, a suffocating feeling slowly rising in his throat.

"Seraphina, speak up!" Jude Hawthorne shouted at Seraphina, "Aren’t you usually sharp-tongued! Why aren’t you speaking! Explain the situation now!"

Seraphina remained silent, not even glancing at him.

No, it shouldn’t be like this; in the past, whenever Jude spoke, Seraphina would do whatever he said...

"Why aren’t you speaking!"

Jude’s voice trembled, "Are you playing with me? Huh! If you had known from the beginning that you’re from the Chesterton Family—why didn’t you say so earlier! Do you think this is fun? Huh! What do you really want!"

She’s leaving him.

It’s unstoppable; she has to leave.

Jude didn’t know why, but even his heart was trembling, "Speak! Are you mute now! Is James your brother? Huh! Why have you kept it from me all these years, Seraphina, do you enjoy deceiving me?"

"Try yelling at her again!" James Chesterton was filled with fury, his eyes brimming with anger, "Jude Hawthorne, you still think Seraphina is your tool, don’t you! She’s not, she’s my treasure, she’s the heiress of our Chesterton Family, show some respect!"

Jude felt like he’d been stabbed, his whole body swaying in place.

Hey, Seraphina, is this a joke... You’re an heiress, then who am I... what am I to you?

No, someone more important than him has appeared in Seraphina’s life. He’s no longer her only one.

James Chesterton watched Jude in a daze, thinking he was figuring out a way to take Seraphina away, so he forcefully said, "Aren’t you leaving? If you don’t, I’ll call someone!"

Leave.

He left.

Jude Hawthorne was pushed directly to the door by James Chesterton. For someone as strong as him, he shouldn’t be shoved around like this. But now, a gentle push from James and he couldn’t stand firm.

Why.

Jude continued to stare hard at Seraphina in the hospital room. At that moment, she seemed so unfamiliar, as if he’d never known her.

Throughout the entire process, Seraphina didn’t utter a single word. She now had a stronger armor; with just James, she could dismantle all his defenses.

Why... why is it like this...

With a bang, the hospital room door closed in front of Jude Hawthorne.