Linda found herself walking on an endless road, surrounded by darkness on both sides. As she searched for the only source of light, she heard the sound of ocean waves and faint calls of “Mommy, mommy…”

Her heart raced as she caught sight of a little girl running toward her with open arms, resembling a bird in flight. “Pammy!” she cried out, rushing forward. But as she reached out, she stepped into emptiness and let out a scream.

Linda abruptly woke up, realizing she was in her own bed at home. Their family doctors and a teary-eyed Nicholas surrounded her, holding her hands tightly.

Struggling to speak, she managed to call out to him, “Nic…”

“I know.” He choked. “Zen told me everything.”

Linda’s eyes filled with sadness and resentment. “We won’t… forgive him!”

“I know.” He nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle it.”

“Where’s our daughter?”

Before Nicholas could respond, there was a soft knock on the door, and Renee entered the room.

Their expressions changed upon seeing her, but Renee remained calm. She had been waiting for this day, relieved that the burden in her heart had finally been lifted.

Renee knelt before them, causing them to be momentarily shocked before feeling a pang and wanting to help her up. But the determined girl insisted on kneeling.

“I’m sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson.” Renee spoke softly but heavily. “I should have told the truth from the start, but I was too afraid… I know I was selfish. You might have reunited with your daughter if it wasn’t for me. It’s my fault. I’m truly sorry…”

“Why would we blame you, you silly goose!” Linda mustered the strength to sit up, and Nicholas helped her. He also helped Renee to her feet. “If not for you, we might have been deceived forever.”

us Mr. and Mrs. Thompson? You should

Renee was taken aback, her voice

can’t choose to be anyone’s daughter, but you made the right choice in being

up with tears, and a

unsteadily approached Renee, wiping away her tears. “Now I understand why you kept your distance from us.” She smiled through her own tears. “and why you refused to sign the agreement

“Aunt…” Renee uttered.

Linda wiped her tears away, though her own face was wet. “It’s

the Thompson residence, she smiled without the

in the night. The Thompson residence was just ahead, but he noticed Lina’s footsteps slowing down and her gaze cast downward. Though he couldn’t see her face clearly, he understood the conflicting

the past two days, Lina had been unable to reach Melissa. Even when they managed to connect for a brief moment, it seemed Melissa was avoiding conversation and would hang up

to Lina, it felt as had

walking and subtly noticed the tears in

his head to smile

Lina was taken aback.

Zuko smiled. “I used to carry you every day when you

she nervously gripped the corner of her shirt. Watching his broad back, she felt as if everything was unreal. She wished it were all

Jangasas. Melissa would make her fried chicken in the kitchen, while Dave would keep

in the alley and her

home,

grandeur of the Thompson residence and its luxurious courtyard felt

deciding not to hop on Zuko’s back. Instead, she walked around him

watched her stubborn back,

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