Lina nodded, her smile courteous. Many things were hard for her to get used to when she first arrived at this home.

Still, Nicholas and Linda assured her that everything would be adjusted to her liking in the Thompson residence. They even sent the staff who usually served them to attend to her needs.

It brought tears to Lina’s eyes. It felt like she had saved the world in her past life, meeting her adoptive parents, who treated her as their own, and her biological parents, who never stopped searching for her.

And then there was Zuko, her perfect boyfriend and future husband. Warmth filled Lina as she smiled, her bright future shining in her doe eyes.

“Is there anything you need, miss?” Aunt Evelyn asked.

Lina snapped back to reality and shook her head. “Not at the moment.”

“Alright, then we’ll leave you be.” Aunt Evelyn smiled. “Just let us know if you need anything at all.”

“Okay.”

Aunt Evelyn turned and waved, the others going about their own tasks. Uncle Jay and Ian headed downstairs while Aunt Evelyn accompanied Lina to the courtyard.

Evelyn pointed. “Behind it, you’ll find the stable and the golf course. And beyond that is the beach. We have

it,” Lina replied, turning her head as she heard a maid bringing a woman

wise and elegant

curious. “Who is

Redfield, Madam’s therapist,” Aunt Evelyn

been seeing a

but she elaborated, “Since you were kidnapped 20

Lina’s heart sank.

been suffering from severe depression all these years.” Aunt Evelyn’s voice turned somber. “The illness has never left

her head. “If it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t be

girl!” Aunt Evelyn held Lina’s hands, her heart

faint commotion from the

walked out,

quickly asked, “What’s

again,” Ivy said, sounding exasperated. “There are side effects,

concerned. “What are the

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