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."

...

strong scent of disinfectant filled her

awake?" Leo's voice came from nearby. "I bought some oatmeal It's easy to digest. Have a little

and saw Leo walking toward her with

at him with gratitude.

gamble had

said with a wave. "We've helped each other, after all. If it weren't for

didn't respond further. Even without her, someone else would have helped him.

body. It was as

"I need to find out

need any

will," Aveline said with

the hospital. After handling her discharge papers, they stepped outside, and

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