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It's true that I have suddenly changed my attitude toward everyone.
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Now that Liz's brainwashing is out of the way, I'm sure brother Henri will know that I'm up to something.
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Brainwashing is not the right word.
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And I need a certain amount of idealism. I'm sure you're right.
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And who's the boy?
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Brother Henri continued his question to me.
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By "that boy," you mean Jill, right?
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I was wondering why no one had ever asked me about Jill before.
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But I think it's best to keep Jill a secret. .......
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"He's my assistant."
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That's not what I'm asking.
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I know.
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Brother Henri sighed heavily.
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You know he'll never tell me anything I keep secret, no matter how much I ask.
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That's my brother, you're so quick to give up, thank goodness.
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"And I'm not planning anything."
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I smiled and said so.
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Maybe your brother Henri knows this is a lie.
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"Why don't you tell me that too?"
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With a disapproving look on his face, big brother Henri looks at me.
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Because it's a secret.
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That I'm trying to be a bad girl, and that I'm Liz's watchdog.
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Come to think of it, if my words and deeds have made Brother Henri uncomfortable with Liz, I wonder if there's anyone else besides Brother Henri who hasn't fallen in love with her yet.
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To be honest, I still don't know about Mr. Duke.
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Does he love me in a sisterly way or in a romantic way?
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I hope it is the former.
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"Is there anyone other than your brother Henri who has a problem with you, Liz?"
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"I don't know about that, but I think everyone likes Liz."
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"I don't see any reason to dislike it."
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"Well, I don't know what's in their hearts."
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After saying this, Brother Henri looked up at the ceiling.
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I wonder what he's thinking.
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Maybe I can guess what Brother Henri will say next.
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"I want to talk to the boy."
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Brother Henri looks at me with wide eyes.
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I knew he would say that.
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I don't think it's safe to let him see you. The question is, will Jill open her heart to her brother Henri?
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I don't want her to meet ...... because I think Henri would get along with Jill.
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I don't really want any allies.
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Unless you want to help me with my bad-girl dreams.
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"Are you sure?"
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Brother Henri looks at me with expectant eyes.
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I let out a small breath.
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"Yes."
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Brother Henri's face lit up.
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Unlike me, he could see everything in my face.
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If you want to be with me, I need you to put on a poker face.
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"Thank you, Ali!"
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I didn't do anything that warranted a thank you.
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I just wanted to take a look.
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I just wanted to see how your brother Henri would open his heart to Jill.
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