"Renee, calm down." Cordelia's voice was gentle. "With so many guests at home today, it's not appropriate to involve the police. Don't you worry. I'll definitely find the ring."

"You're not pursuing this anymore?"

"Why?" Cordelia looked at her cryptically. "Don't you believe that I can help you find it?"

"It's not that..." Renee paused. "I have a suspect."

This sentence played right into Cordelia's hands. She pretended not to understand, furrowing her eyebrow and softly asking, "You have a suspect? Who is it?"

"Aunt Cordelia, the person who last accompanied me to the restroom was Lena."

"Oh?"

Before Cordelia could utter a word, Chris approached while holding Lena's hand.

Lena held the same handbag as Renee's.

She retrieved the ring from her bag and met everyone's eyes with unwavering confidence. "It's

Everyone was surprised.

did not take

You were the one who walked with me to the restroom. Are you claiming

her eyes harboring a brewing

but... I've always hoped to mend our relationship. I don't think you took these things on purpose. If you

voice quivered, and tears welled

patted her shoulder, a little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started

and Cordelia gradually looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged

refrain from making baseless accusations!" Chris stepped forward.

your ring." A clear

to reach them. Arya gave a

your ring, and she didn't steal your bag

"What are you

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