“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,

received an invitation

found an excuse to invite Kaitlyn to their home. After all, Toph was going to marry Renee, and

Kaitlyn arrived at the Hamertons’, she looked around with

this little courtyard is my favorite,” Cordelia said,

courtyard is lovely, with flowers and plants. And there’s

noting a subtle trace of

the ordinary, and

the reason you invited me

was briefly taken aback but responded with a

for my daughter.” Kaitlyn lowered her head, hands crossed, and eventually came to a

guided her to a chair in the

was refreshing, and warm sunlight

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