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.

you’ll find the stable and the golf course. And beyond that is the beach. We have a private beach that’s next to

her head as she heard a maid

wise and elegant in

curious. “Who

Ivy Redfield, Madam’s therapist,” Aunt

has been seeing a therapist all this

but she elaborated, “Since you were kidnapped 20 years ago, Madam has been

Lina’s heart sank.

from severe depression all these years.” Aunt Evelyn’s voice turned somber. “The illness has never left her. She struggles to sleep or eat, is highly emotional, and relies heavily on

her head. “If it weren’t for me, she

girl!” Aunt Evelyn held Lina’s hands, her heart aching. “It’s the

from

Ivy walked out,

Evelyn quickly asked,

refuses to take her medication again,” Ivy said, sounding exasperated. “There are side effects, but her condition will worsen if she doesn’t take

grew concerned. “What are the

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