"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.

group. She retrieved the ring from her bag and met everyone's eyes

Everyone was surprised.

did not take

the ring. You were the one who walked

glanced at Renee, her eyes harboring

been some confusion between us, but... I've always hoped to mend our relationship. I don't think you took these things on purpose. If you like the bag, you can keep it. But could you please

quivered, and tears welled

little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at Lena,

looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their expressions

baseless accusations!" Chris stepped

A clear voice suddenly came

them. Arya gave a

she didn't steal your bag either. The bag she's holding doesn't

"What

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