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.

kind girl she knew in the past gone

Renee was full of resentment, treating

saying, "Thief crying thief." But in the end, it turned out Lena

breathed deeply. "You've really lost your way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She's our savior! And she didn't cause

Remember how Lenny shielded you when Aunt Kaitlyn tried to harm us? Don't forget

Renee's voice trembled, and her eyes filled with hostility, resembling dark

caution kicked in, but she didn't want to upset Renee by rushing over suddenly. Thus, she

you returned to this family in the first place! I could have had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew those things were yours, so I didn't touch them.

bullied and framed you, I

savior, I think I'm

frustrated, feeling a pain

"Have you

surprised and turned toward the voice. Lena walked in and quickly took

from what you just said, you could have had everything from the Thompsons? Not taking Lina's belongings was the bare minimum

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