"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.

need for suspicion," Lena stated with her usual calm expression, standing before the group. She retrieved the ring from her bag and met everyone's eyes with unwavering confidence. "It's right

Everyone was surprised.

I did not take

does the ring. You were the one who walked

her eyes harboring a brewing

"Lena, I understand there might have 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 in

Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at Lena, whispering

and Cordelia gradually looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances,

refrain from making baseless accusations!" Chris

wouldn't take your ring." A clear voice

way through the crowd to reach them.

she didn't steal your bag either. The bag

frowned. "What are

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