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.

she knew in

of resentment,

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

Lenny saved Grandma

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

voice trembled,

in, but she didn't want to upset Renee by rushing over suddenly. Thus, she chose to observe quietly

first place! I could have had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew

Mollie, and even Desiree... When they bullied and framed you, I faced it

savior, I think

growing frustrated, feeling

then. "Have you gone crazy? Why should Lina be grateful to

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

just said, you could have had everything from the Thompsons? Not taking Lina's belongings was the bare minimum of decency! If you expect gratitude for that, you're beyond

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