Everyone was chatting happily except Lena, who stayed silent.

Lina noticed Lena's sadness and gently asked, "What's wrong?"

Lena looked at her, hesitated, and then said, "I... I saw Nala."

"So, she really is sick, huh?" Toph chimed in, always direct. "I heard Elijah and Kasey have been really upset lately. My info was correct, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, she's sick," Chris replied softly. "But she's not the same Nala we knew."

"What do you mean?"

"She used to be thrilled to see Lenny, but this time... she actually said she hates her."

They were all confused.

Lena had been baffled these past few days.

unwell. If you visit her more, she might get back to

but Lina had different thoughts.

checkup at the hospital. The 1-year-old Persephone was healthy and calm during the blood test, captivating the

other side of the hospital,

wealthy families, one full of

handed Persephone to the nanny and headed to Nala's ward after a

exited one of the stalls. Lina

stopped and met Lina's gaze, following her

too?" Lina asked

off her mask to relax in

smiled. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I brought Sephy for a checkup and wanted to visit Nala.

her composure and adjusted

mistaken her for her sister, Lena. 'She must be Lina Jenner. No, Pamela Thompson is more

faintly and said with feigned familiarity, "Yes, I came to

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