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 in the past gone with

present Renee was full of resentment, treating

and occasionally accused her, saying, "Thief crying thief."

"You've really lost your way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She's

shielded you

voice trembled, and her

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

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

Mollie, and even Desiree... When they bullied

I think I'm more qualified to be

growing frustrated, feeling a pain

stern voice cut through just then. "Have you gone crazy? Why should Lina be grateful to

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

was sharp. "Even though I don't know the past, from what you just said, you could have had everything from the Thompsons? Not taking Lina's belongings was the

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