What do you do when the man from a one night stand turns out to be your stepbrother? 
Do you forget that incredible night or…do you commit the same sin again and again?
For Jade Evans, caught amidst her mother's new marriage and the turmoil it brings, an alcohol-fueled encounter on the hills leads to a shocking revelation- the stranger she shared an unforgettable night with is none other than her soon-to-be stepbrother.
But that's not it- the man she encounters on the wedding day isn't the one she spent that passionate night with. Instead, he's someone closely associated with him. Now that all three of them have to stay under the same roof, surely, nothing can go wrong...right?
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"Remember when you said you'd drink me all up?" I projected my thoughts into his mind, interrupting his stream of thoughts.
His body seemed to freeze, his eyes snapping in my direction.
"What? Surprised?" I casually brought a piece of toast to my mouth, taking a bite. 
His jaw clenched visibly, clearly rattled as he lowered the glass without taking a sip, unfastening the first few buttons of his black shirt.
Fuck! I wanted to see him just as exposed as that night.
As for Chase, he didn't spare me a word. 
"I've got to admit, Stepbrother," I chuckled inwardly, confident he could hear my thoughts, "You're quite skilled at playing the 'clueless' act. If I hadn't seen your face so clearly, I might've believed that you're not Chase-"
"Devon, where's Chase, by the way?" Frank's voice abruptly interrupted, causing me to freeze in place, my eyes shooting towards him.
Did he just say... Chase?
No way. I must've misheard.

Chasing Our Stepsister

　　I blinked twice, my vision adjusting to the sight in front of me. Mom... and Frank.


　　"Mom," I said, surprised, my voice catching slightly. "Frank..." It took a moment for me to gather myself before I hurriedly stepped aside. "Please, come in."


　　Without a word, they stepped inside, but before I could process what was happening, Mom pulled me into a hug. It had been over a month since I last saw her- since the day we left that house. Her arms felt like home, and I hadn't realized how much I missed her until now.


　　"Hi, baby," Mom murmured, her voice trembling. "It's been too long." She kissed my forehead, her eyes glistening with tears as she brushed my hair back and cupped my face. "I've missed you."


　　"I've missed you too, Mom," I whispered, fighting the sting of tears. God, I never thought I'd feel this way, but I did. Maybe I wasn't as bitter as I pretended to be.


CHAPTER 102 Mending Bonds