Lena held the bag tightly in her hand. Beside her, Chris felt that something was wrong and turned to give her a concerned and serious look.

"I didn't..."

"I know." He held her hand firmly. "It's okay. I'll accompany you to explain it."

"There's no need for an explanation at all," Lena whispered. "Renee framed me! I haven't done anything wrong. Even if the police come, I won't admit to it!"

"Lenny..." Chris looked pained. "But it's best not to blow this out of proportion for now. It's Aunt Cordelia's birthday today, and Renee is Toph's fiancee. If we make a scene, you won't gain anything and will have to endure everyone's criticism—"

"I'm not afraid!"

"Lenny!" Chris held her shoulder. "I know you're not afraid of gossip, but aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by Lina?"

Lena froze, her gaze slowly dimming.

Lina had the power to influence Lena. As her boyfriend, Chris accepted his role

you feel," Chris whispered in her ear. "But now isn't the time for a

Lena looked at him.

eyes shone with trust and determination

that moment, Lena was certain that even if the whole world condemned her, he

in her life, she had a pair of

Zephyr, and the other

Toph, crying while

"I think we

Zephyr side-eyed him. "It's your mother's birthday, and you want to call the police during the birthday party? You really

"But that ring..."

said calmly, exchanging a knowing look with his father. He then turned to Toph

Suddenly, Renee gently nudged

captured the action

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