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 with

present Renee was full of resentment, treating

watched Kaitlyn and occasionally accused her, saying, "Thief crying thief." But in the end, it turned out Lena was

way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and

her is unfair. Remember how Lenny shielded you when Aunt Kaitlyn tried to harm

you the one who's lost your way?" Renee's voice trembled, and her eyes filled

but she

"Think about how you returned to this family in the first place! I could have had everything from

When they bullied and framed

a savior, I think I'm more qualified to

growing frustrated, feeling a pain in

you gone crazy? Why should Lina

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

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 bare minimum of decency! If you expect gratitude for that,

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