Chapter 993: Sealing the News The phone rang, and Jennie's voice came through, hushed and deliberate. "Tina, I

heard from Hayden that you specifically asked him to talk to Oliver. Your aunt feels so grateful that she insisted I call you to say thank you."

Tina's response was calm. "No need for thanks, Jennie. Hayden didn't have much to do anyway. Just treat him to a meal."

Jennie chuckled lightly on the other end. "A guest is a guest, and he helped with such an important matter. How can I let him off so easily? I remember Hayden likes my homemade hand-pulled noodles. I'll make some extra for him later."

Tina suddenly thought of something. "By the way, Jennie, last time Aunt gave me a jade pendant by the elevator, saying it was a family heirloom. I'll bring it over to you next time."

Jennie sighed. "Nancy... even at a time like this, she's still thinking about such things. If only back then we could have-" She caught herself mid-sentence, realizing she had said too much. "Tina, don't overthink it. Your aunt is just overly sensitive. Give it to me later, and I'll keep it safe."

Tina agreed, not pressing further.

It was clear Jennie deeply cared for and protected her younger sister. Some things,

even if asked, wouldn't necessarily yield an objective response.

After hanging up, Tina heard faint movements from Uncle outside.

The busy morning had finally quieted down, leaving Tina feeling mentally and physically drained. Within minutes of lying down, she fell into a deep sleep.

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The dream continued.

This time, she saw Claudia devouring a human heart. Blood dripped everywhere as Claudia's piercing gaze locked onto Tina. A sinister smile curved at her lips. "Tina, none of these people are as good as you!"

A chill ran through Tina as her eyes hardened. She tried to activate her powers with a wave of her hand, but something restrained her. Her abilities had vanished.

Claudia's figure suddenly lunged closer, her beautiful face twisted with lethal intent. Bloodied fingertips aimed straight for Tina's heart.

Tina jolted awake, frowning at the emptiness of her bedroom. She got up to inspect the room's contents.

She didn't believe in ghosts or spirits.

If the first dream could be attributed to the emotional instability caused by her pregnancy, then this time there had to be an external factor influencing her.

dream's implications were clear-someone was trying to

all familiar to her. Even the bottles Alina had mentioned, which emitted faint medicinal scents, posed no

the only items left were the everyday things

where was Claudia's hand in all

saw Tina standing at the table, her gaze fixed on the bottles and jars in front

her eyes and said, "Uncle, don't you think Claudia

expression darkened. He set down what he was holding and moved to her side. "Tina, don't let your imagination run wild. The house is heavily secured. She can't get close, and no one else

emotions take hold

Uncle

her emotions so easily, she wouldn't even need to lift a finger to

one to back down. She would find Claudia's trail among these clues and capture her

rather than simply killing her and taking her heart, Claudia wanted to

drain her prey of blood, wearing it down to ensure

targeted Uncle, Tina had sensed

wanted to destroy the people she cared about, pushing her into madness.

underestimated both her and

touch Uncle, and

her arms around his neck. "It's fine, Uncle. Carry me back to

held her

her back in bed, Jared brought over a bowl of chicken soup he had prepared. He blew on the spoon gently before

in thought and reached out

not feeling well. Let me

help but laugh. "Uncle, pregnancy lasts nine months. If you keep this up every day, you'll spoil me until I

intrigued by the idea. "Even better. That way, I can watch over you and the baby every day. It'll put

Tina: "..."

Was he serious?

the bowl before

pregnancy, she was fine. But now, her appetite had changed, and she found herself increasingly repelled by rich,

and handed her a napkin, dabbing at her lips before offering her a glass of water. "Does your stomach feel uncomfortable? You can take

sipped the water

taken for ten straight days, and she couldn't help but

Jared suddenly spoke.

secret for now. Dad and Mom

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