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.

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

in her ear. "But now isn't the time for a head-on

Lena looked at him.

trust and

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

life, she had a pair of

the other elders.

with Toph, crying while continuously apologizing

anxious. "I think

mother's birthday, and you want to call the police during

"But that ring..."

He then turned to Toph and spoke softly. "Let's not spoil

paused briefly. Suddenly, Renee

the action

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