Cathy maintained a composed smile. "Lucas, you're here."

Lucas nodded, his gaze shifting to Rina's pale face.

He asked, puzzled, "What happened to her?"

Rina's eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip before softly replying, "I'm fine, Lucas."

"Did someone upset you?" Lucas pressed. "You can tell me or your grandfather, and we'll make sure someone takes care of it."

Rina gave a quiet nod and retreated to her room without another word. After exchanging brief farewells with her mother, Lucas left as well.

Once in the car, he leaned back in his seat, his expression icy.

Desmond glanced over and said, "Mr. Wilbert has learned of Russell's true intentions. He likely won't support him any longer. With how Russell has treated Rina, the Johnson family might push for a divorce." If that happened, all of Russell's efforts would be for nothing.

Lucas opened his eyes, his dark gaze laced with a hint of red. "He brought this upon himself."

...

afternoon. The strong scent of disinfectant filled her nose, but more importantly, her vision

lit up with joy-she could see

awake?" Leo's voice came from nearby. "I bought some oatmeal It's

saw Leo walking toward her with a smile

she looked at him with

her gamble

need to thank me," Leo said with a wave. "We've helped each other, after all. If it weren't for you, I might've collapsed on the

else would have helped

warmth spread through her body. It was as if she had come back to life. After a while, Leo asked, "So, what's your plan

"I need to

need any help, just

said with a small

to her feet as they left the hospital. After handling her discharge papers,

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