Lina's heart thumped inexplicably as if she had done something wrong.

She forced a chuckle. "Renee, why are you rummaging through my things?"

"Is this intended for Lena?" Renee emphasized.

Lina paused, seeming unhappy. She gazed at Renee and nodded slightly. "It's meant for her. Lenny is working, and coworkers judge by looks. If she doesn't carry something good, they might think less—"

Before she could finish, Renee spoke coldly. "Why didn't you think to get me something valuable to carry when I was working at the Thompson Group?"

"Renee!" Lina widened her eyes. "What are you talking about?"

"She caused my mother's death!" Renee snapped the box closed and tossed it onto the sofa, where it immediately rebounded. "Why is it that each and every one of you treats her like a savior and treats her so well?!"

"Renee?" Lina looked at her in disbelief.

and kind girl she knew

full of resentment, treating Lena as

Lena closely watched Kaitlyn and occasionally accused her, saying, "Thief crying thief." But in the

breathed deeply. "You've really lost your way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She's our savior! And she

everything on her is unfair. Remember how Lenny shielded you when Aunt Kaitlyn tried to harm us? Don't forget

Renee's voice trembled, and her

Lena approached the doorway, she witnessed the scene unfolding. Her sense of caution kicked in, but she didn't want to upset Renee by rushing over suddenly. Thus, she chose to observe quietly from the

could have had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew those things were yours, so I didn't touch them. I

even Desiree... When they bullied and framed you,

we're talking about being a savior, I think I'm more qualified to be

was growing frustrated, feeling a pain

you gone crazy? Why

and turned toward the voice. Lena walked in and quickly took her hand, pulling her behind

had everything from the Thompsons? Not

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