"Lenny, are you adjusting well over there? Do you know that I've been to that mountainous region?"

There was no response from the other end, but Chris continued to talk.

"Haha, you don't believe me? I really have been there! Back when I was still in the military, I assisted a special police unit in that area to eliminate a criminal gang. Hehe... I even earned some merits! So, how about it? Do you think your man is impressive?

"I knew it. You must think I'm impressive!

"By the way, Lenny, Renee... has been prosecuted. Since her last uproar at the Thompsons', Uncle Nicholas and Aunt Linda have not planned to let her off. She's now receiving the punishment she deserves.

"Lenny, look, they all love you very much... and Pammy sends you messages daily. Haven't you seen them?

"Oh, I know, the signal in the mountains is not great, and you can't receive messages sometimes, right?"

Lena giggled on the other end. That was true—the signal was not very good in the mountains, so she had stopped using her phone. Every day at this time, she would stand in a very old public telephone booth, insert two coins, and listen to Chris' voice.

"Lenny, I..." Chris seemed to have a lot to say today. "I've always wanted to say, I'm sorry."

taken aback, her heart

for the warmth of a

no sound came out. Tears

he also know that

said that whether you have

down her face. No matter what, Lina would always be her sister, and she would

be giving birth in three more months." Chris smiled. "It's said to be a girl. Won't you come back

Three months later...

she checked into the hospital early for childbirth. The doctor said the baby's arrival would be any day now, so

dare to sleep and stayed by

him to get some rest

much sleep when the baby's here!" Cordelia teased. "Now that she's not here yet, conserve your energy for when she arrives. You'll be taking care of her day

"But..."

Linda to take care of her. Now, go and get

head apologetically. "Mom... was I so fussy that I kept you up

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