“Lenny, why don’t you stay tonight?” Lina gently held Lena’s hand and suggested, “Tomorrow, I’ll introduce you to my parents in Jangasas. They are wonderful people. My younger brother is studying at the University of Centrolis, and he’s quite a handsome young man.”

Lina added, “Lenny, let’s head upstairs first. You can choose which room you like.” She was talkative in her happy state.

Lena followed behind, not fully absorbing her words.

As they ascended the stairs, Lena stole a glance at Nicholas and offered a soft smile. She couldn’t help but envy her sister’s family. Lina had loving biological parents, caring adoptive parents who raised her for 20 years, and a fiance who cherished her dearly.

Such blessings were rare, and Lena appreciated them deeply.

Despite this, Lena felt no trace of jealousy.

On the contrary, she was determined to protect this happiness at all costs. Having endured many hardships herself, she cherished all the beauty life had to offer. She couldn’t bear to see anyone destroy it, and she certainly didn’t want to be the cause of its ruin.

As the quiet night hours passed, sleep eluded Lena. This was her first time staying over at the Thompsons’ house. Sleep seemed impossible to attain with her father just a few rooms away.

In the midst of this restlessness, she took out Krystal’s diary and penned her thoughts, expressing her feelings for her mother.

“Mom, I met my father today. I wanted to call him ‘dad’, but I held back. Still, I feel content just having had the chance to meet him up close.

Lina’s getting married, and her fiance is very caring. I’m truly happy for her! But I can’t help worrying about the future. I remember reading in your diary that men can be unreliable. If her husband ever mistreats her, I’ll stand up for her and protect her from any trouble!

By the way, mom, there’s a sniper by her husband’s side. His gun is much more powerful than your little pistol… What will I do if I can’t handle both of them when it comes to protecting her?

of that. Let’s not dwell on imaginary scenarios. I trust that Zuko is reliable and Lina will be

long as she’s happy, my father and Aunt Linda will be

I will be

should go to bed early. Lina will try on wedding dresses tomorrow, and

desk facing the window. As she looked up, she admired the moon shining brightly. She took a deep breath and savored the fragrant scent of dew and earth in the late-night

morning, for the first time in her life, Lena overslept and realized it was already

informed her that Lina was trying on the final two outfits with

with people, including the styling team,

time to work on the bridesmaid’s styling. When Lina spotted

Lena, understanding her social anxiety and trying to

and Toph were getting ready for their own wedding,

proposed, “How about you be Pammy’s

of her clothes. She wanted to look at Nicholas but felt too anxious. Sweat beaded on her

Linda quickly approached and asked, “Lenny, what’s wrong? Are you

her head. Besides Lina, no one else was allowed to call her Lenny, but she was willing to

as well. “Was my request

of yours? Were you seeking opinions? I’ve told you before, pay

by his wife’s scolding, lowering his head and fiddling with his

reached out

fine with being Lina’s bridesmaid,” she said with certainty. “I’ll

That’s great! You’re quite loyal, even though you’re not that old yet. You’re cut out for the gang

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