“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?

scenarios. I trust that Zuko is reliable and Lina

father and Aunt Linda will

be happy too,

should go to bed early. Lina will try on

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

the first time in her life, Lena overslept and realized it was already 10:00

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

breakfast. The room was bustling with people, including the styling team, Nicholas, and Linda, all

taken, and now it was time to work on the bridesmaid’s styling. When Lina

arms with Lena, understanding her social anxiety

getting ready for their own wedding, making Renee unavailable.

Nicholas turned to Lena and proposed, “How about

widened, and she nervously clutched the hem of her clothes. She wanted to look at Nicholas but felt

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

one else was allowed to call her Lenny,

her as well. “Was my request too

him. “Can you please change that loud voice of yours? Were you

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

and reached out to

Lina’s bridesmaid,” she said with certainty. “I’ll do whatever she needs me to

slapped his thigh and burst into laughter, saying, “Hahaha! That’s great! You’re quite loyal, even though you’re not that old yet. You’re cut out for

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