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.

clear-someone was trying to control

all familiar to her. Even the bottles Alina had mentioned, which emitted faint medicinal scents, posed no threat to her unborn child, let alone contained anything that could mentally destabilize

items left were the everyday things

Claudia's hand in all

saw Tina standing at the table, her gaze fixed

him enter, she narrowed her eyes and

side. "Tina, don't let your imagination run

emotions

nodded. Uncle

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

Claudia's trail among these clues

simply killing her and taking her heart, Claudia

to drain her prey of blood, wearing it down to ensure

River targeted Uncle, Tina

she cared about, pushing her into madness. That was

both her and

and she couldn't harm

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

her

he had prepared. He blew on

in thought and

gently refused. "You're not feeling

pregnancy lasts nine months. If you keep this up every day,

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

Tina: "..."

Was he serious?

the bowl before shaking her

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

dabbing at her lips before offering her

sipped the water and

didn't want to take that medicine. It had to be taken for ten straight days, and she couldn't help but suspect her

waited for the medicine, Jared suddenly

secret for now. Dad and Mom agree. Once things settle,

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