“Lena…” Lina’s voice carried a hint of sadness as she tightly squeezed Lena’s hand. “Don’t say that. I’ve always considered you part of the family.”

“Really?” A glimmer of light appeared in Lena’s dim eyes.

“When I was in danger, you protected me. You were my bridesmaid at my wedding. Your support has always been wholehearted. How could I ever treat you as an outsider?”

“Lina…”

“Perhaps you’ve misunderstood Aunt Kaitlyn.” Lina gently patted Lena’s head. “You mentioned she was lingering around the study, but it might have been out of mere curiosity.”

“I don’t care whether she was curious or not!” Lena’s brows furrowed. “All I know is there are the Thompson Group’s documents in the study, as well as your design plans! Even though I don’t understand those things, I know they are important and shouldn’t be seen by others.”

Lina was moved by Lena’s dedication and remained silent for a moment before softly chuckling. “Lena, why are you so good to me?”

Lena’s expression shifted slightly, and she lowered her head, whispering, “Maybe it’s fate.”

further,

an invitation

Kaitlyn to their home. After all, Toph was going to marry Renee, and their parents spending time together could benefit

Kaitlyn arrived at the Hamertons’, she looked around with a mix of surprise

quite large, but this little courtyard is my

And there’s a mountain over there… The view

observed Kaitlyn’s expression, noting a subtle trace of envy in her smile and

of the ordinary, and Cordelia’s anxiety eased. Perhaps she was

reason you invited me here today. It’s

aback but responded

I’m only doing this for my daughter.” Kaitlyn lowered her head, hands crossed, and eventually came

her to a chair in

refreshing, and warm sunlight enveloped

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