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.

and comforted her, "Kids have tantrums, especially when they're unwell.

Lina

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

of the

from wealthy families, one full of life, the other battling

handed Persephone to the nanny and headed to Nala's

one of the stalls.

woman stopped and met Lina's gaze, following

too?" Lina

heart sank. She had taken off her mask to relax in the restroom and

didn't you tell me you were coming? I brought Sephy for a checkup and wanted to visit

her composure and

of her must have mistaken her for her sister, Lena. 'She must be Lina Jenner. No, Pamela Thompson is more like it. I

said with feigned familiarity, "Yes, I came

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