Upon learning of Nala's illness from Alexander, Lena rushed to the hospital in great distress. She repeatedly called Elijah along the way, wanting to ask him why he hadn't informed her about Nala's condition and why he had kept it a secret. Additionally, she wanted to know what illness Nala was suffering from.

However, Elijah did not answer her calls, and Lena's attempt to reach Kasey yielded the same result.

Just as she was about to dial Elijah's number again, Chris gently took her hand.

"Don't make any more calls," Chris said softly. "Their daughter is sick, and they must be going through a tough time. Besides, it's not good news to spread around."

"But..."

Chris hesitated before continuing. "Lena... Actually... you're just an outsider to them. Even though Nala sometimes treats you as her aunt, you're still considered an outsider."

Lena's eyes dimmed.

Indeed, he was right. What was her place in Elijah's life? At best, she was an employee, a former colleague, and a current partner in running the school. For matters concerning her boss' family, it would be best for her not to pry into things that weren't her business.

the hospital, Lena hesitated but decided to visit Nala. Following the nurse's directions,

lying alone on the large bed, her small hand covered

nurse explained that Nala's veins were delicate, resulting in

heart ached, and she asked, "What's wrong

leukemia," the nurse replied in a hushed tone. "It's really unfortunate. She's such a

deafening sound seemed to erupt in Lena's

to ask the question,

in its initial stages, so there's hope for recovery

"So, Elijah and Kasey have been searching for a donor all this

The nurse nodded.

Nala heard the

heart ached, and she wanted to embrace Nala, but

shock, then clutched her head with both hands. She curled up even on the bed,

Lena was utterly

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