“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.”

inquire further, but Lena

received an invitation to Hamerton

their home. After all, Toph was going

she looked around with a mix of surprise

quite large, but this little courtyard is my

flowers and plants. And there’s a mountain over there… The view is

a subtle trace of envy in her

the ordinary, and Cordelia’s anxiety eased.

reason you invited

taken aback but responded with a gentle

think I’ve changed, but in truth… I’m only doing this for

guided her to a chair in

a slight chill, the air was refreshing, and warm sunlight enveloped

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