Chapter 1365:

“Just remember where this house is. If you ever need anything, you’re always welcome here.” Caitlin gave a small nod and turned toward the door. But just as she reached it, she hesitated. A moment later, she looked back.

“Kallie, thank you.”

Kallie blinked, momentarily caught off guard.

“For what?”

Caitlin’s voice was softer now, more measured.

“For everything. For taking care of me, for letting me be part of Elma’s birthday party, for making sure I was prepared for it. I appreciate all of it.”

Kallie smiled, her expression gentle but unreadable.

nothing. We’re family. That’s what family

instead, she just smiled at Kallie. After a moment, she asked, “Kallie, can you tell

were a little different from other kids her age. She loved jade—not in the form of jewelry, but raw jade for carving. It reminded Kallie of her younger days when she enjoyed making things by hand. Elma had a natural talent for carving jade. The last time Kallie had taken one of Elma’s carvings

tell Caitlin about Elma’s passion for jade carving. It would only make things awkward for Caitlin. After carefully choosing her words, Kallie smiled and said, “Kids like all sorts of things. Just having everyone show up for her

she left the room, a wave of sadness washed over her. She wondered if Elma really didn’t care about gifts, or if they just thought her gifts

shake the feeling that they looked down

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been generous, giving her a substantial amount of money. It was enough for Caitlin to live

Caitlin found a photo of her parents. Looking at it, her eyes

“Mom, Dad,” she sobbed.

under someone else’s roof, constantly feeling

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