Chapter 928

That night, Jane lay on her bed with her chubby little legs crossed, absentmindedly turning the jade pendant Emma had given her over and over in her small hands. The letter her mother had left behind hadn’t explained anything. This pendant was the only clue. And yet—nothing about it stood out. No carvings, no hidden compartment. Lucas had even sent it to the lab for extensive testing. Results? Nothing. Not even a whisper of anything unusual. Still, Jane couldn't shake the feeling that something lay hidden within it. She stared so hard it was a wonder the pendant didn’t melt under her gaze. But no secrets revealed themselves. Eventually, out of habit, she tucked it under her pillow, turned off the light, and closed her eyes. She’d expected to sleep soundly now that her clingy little sister wasn't sprawled all over her. Instead, an odd unease gripped her. Her eyes stayed wide open, staring at the ceiling. A strange restlessness stirred inside her chest. She didn’t know when she finally d