Renee held Lina’s hand earnestly and said, “Lina, I apologize for not working on those new projects with you.”

Lina smiled and replied, “No need to be so formal with me.”

She had planned to tell Renee about the completed engineering drawings and ask for help with cost calculations, but she stopped herself.

After all, Renee had already resigned and was no longer part of the Thompson Group. The information about the sketches and cost calculations was considered confidential. Even though Lina trusted Renee, she wanted to establish a clear boundary on such matters.

When Renee returned home, she saw Kaitlyn sitting motionless on the sofa. It saddened her.

Ever since Kaitlyn returned from the hospital, she had developed a habit of sitting like this, often wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat or pulling the hood up on her sweatshirt.

happened. Her mother used to be affectionate and loved hugging her. Even as Renee grew older, their bond remained strong. However, after the hospital stay and surgery, her mother

trying to approach her gently. “I’ve

Kaitlyn blinked. “You really

“Yes.”

been a test to see if Renee would comply with her

sadness. “If it weren’t for me, you could have

Taking care of you is my choice, and

smiled faintly and asked, “Did your cousin give

head and

reacted as if she had been shocked

puzzled. “I just wanted to hug you.

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