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.

And beyond that is the beach. We have

she heard a maid bringing a woman into the

wise and elegant in her

was curious. “Who

Madam’s

looked surprised. “Madam has been seeing

“madam” for Linda, but she elaborated, “Since you were kidnapped 20 years ago, Madam has been seeing

Lina’s heart sank.

somber. “The illness has never

a deep sadness and lowered her head. “If it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t be like

not your fault, dear girl!” Aunt Evelyn held Lina’s hands, her heart aching. “It’s

a faint commotion from the room

Ivy walked out, sighing

Evelyn quickly asked, “What’s wrong

again,” Ivy said, sounding exasperated. “There are side effects, but her condition will

are the side

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