"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."

aback, her

for the warmth of a family. And I... I shattered that

came out. Tears streamed down her

he also know

whether you have a blood relationship or not, you'll always be her

what, Lina would always be

"It's said to be

Three months later...

became increasingly restless. A few days ago, she did not feel well, so she checked into the hospital early for childbirth. The doctor said the baby's arrival would be any day now, so

nervous he did not dare to sleep and stayed by Lina's bedside

out, urging him to

here yet, conserve your energy for when she arrives. You'll

"But..."

and Linda to take care of her. Now,

was I so fussy that I

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