Nala stuttered and couldn't explain clearly; she simply kept crying. "She's my aunt, and she's a bit fierce," she finally managed to say.

Elijah embraced his daughter, gently patting her back. "You're doing well, Nala. Take your time. How was she tough with you?"

But, no matter how they probed, Nala couldn't express the full story. She was bewildered. Why did Lena, who was usually gentle and kind, suddenly change and look at her angrily? Did Lena dislike her now because she was sick?

Nala burst into tears, even coughing due to her weakened condition. Elijah swiftly carried her back to her room. Doctors and nurses didn't delay, immediately examining her.

Kasey stood disoriented outside, leaning against the wall. She wanted to cry, but the tears wouldn't come.

After a while, Elijah emerged. He looked at her with a hint of pity. He patted her shoulder, and they exchanged glances before tightly embracing each other.

"Elijah, did I do something wrong?"

"No," Elijah reassured her.

He understood that Kasey had acted out of maternal love, even if it had led to irrational actions.

his thoughts consumed by the past few

human trafficker. So, who was Lena's

his lip. He felt like he was navigating a maze with

"Mr.

"How's it going?"

responded. You can visit Ms. Mosley

call, knowing that next weekend could unravel

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persistent efforts and persuasion, Chris finally

when Chris wasn't home, Lina paid an

the apartment. "Why are you

smiled and quickly closed the door. She followed Lina, but the latter headed straight to wash her hands in the bathroom. Lena didn't get a chance to stop her and noticed the electric razor on the vanity, causing

a mischievous grin, "Lenny, is this

face reddened further, but she couldn't come up with a lie, so she simply lowered

uses this brand of razor. Do all the Hamerton children like

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