"You..."

Lena sat quietly, absentmindedly twirling a fork in her hand, and then she chuckled.

"You want to discuss the email incident, don't you?" Chris inquired. "I'm aware of the nasty rumors circulating within the Thompson Group, but Zuko has identified the culprit. Those rumors will naturally die down.

"Lena, I don't see you as the type to manipulate others for personal gain, especially by cozying up to the wealthy. So, I believe there's nothing improper happening between you and the director."

"That's what I wanted to discuss." Her voice was gentle. "There's actually something between... us."

"What?"

"Chris." She emphasized, "He's my father."

After dinner, Chris left the condo and headed to the beach alone.

The autumn sea breeze carried a distinct chill, and the bright moon above resembled a teardrop from the sky.

His thoughts were in turmoil, and he sought the brisk sea breeze to find solace.

couldn't fathom what

had connections to the underworld. Her

In return for a favor, my mother saved Lina

recognized that gun when I

why I care for her so deeply now, right? You even questioned my sexual orientation. Ha... It's not like

gripped the beach railing, his head lowered as he took a

had read her

a few times at the Thompsons', but Lena was meticulous. She never left her diary unattended—it was always with her. Thus, he had only

filled with admiration and adoration for Nicholas. She described

Lena's entries followed Krystal's.

the diary's pages, suspicion crept into

one-sided. Lena treating Nicholas and Lina as family appeared to be

Chris couldn't bring himself

finally understood why Lena's eyes sparkled when she spoke of the Thompsons, her voice quivering

also comprehended why she had knelt in a certain direction that morning when he was recuperating in the village near

was the day of

had lost her mother that

lost her mother that Nicholas and

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