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

present Renee was full of resentment, treating Lena

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

that?" Lina breathed deeply. "You've really lost your way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She's our savior! And

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

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

the scene unfolding. Her sense of caution kicked in, but she didn't want to upset Renee by rushing over

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

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

I think I'm more

Lina was growing frustrated, feeling a pain

cut through just then. "Have you gone

Lena walked in and quickly took her hand, pulling

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

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