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 the past gone with Kaitlyn's

present Renee was full of resentment,

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

your way! Lenny saved

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

Renee's voice trembled, and her eyes filled

caution kicked in, but she

how you returned to this family in the first place! I could have had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew those things

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

being a savior, I

growing frustrated, feeling a pain in

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

Lena walked in and quickly took her hand, pulling her behind

sharp. "Even though I don't know the past, from what you just said, you could have had everything from

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