“Lena…” Lina’s voice carried a hint of sadness as she tightly squeezed Lena’s hand. “Don’t say that. I’ve always considered you part of the family.”

“Really?” A glimmer of light appeared in Lena’s dim eyes.

“When I was in danger, you protected me. You were my bridesmaid at my wedding. Your support has always been wholehearted. How could I ever treat you as an outsider?”

“Lina…”

“Perhaps you’ve misunderstood Aunt Kaitlyn.” Lina gently patted Lena’s head. “You mentioned she was lingering around the study, but it might have been out of mere curiosity.”

“I don’t care whether she was curious or not!” Lena’s brows furrowed. “All I know is there are the Thompson Group’s documents in the study, as well as your design plans! Even though I don’t understand those things, I know they are important and shouldn’t be seen by others.”

Lina was moved by Lena’s dedication and remained silent for a moment before softly chuckling. “Lena, why are you so good to me?”

Lena’s expression shifted slightly, and she lowered her head, whispering, “Maybe it’s fate.”

inquire further, but Lena

received an invitation to

briefing, Cordelia also had some doubts. Thus, she found an excuse to invite Kaitlyn to their home. After all, Toph was going to marry

with a mix of surprise and admiration

little courtyard is my favorite,” Cordelia

and plants. And there’s a mountain over there… The view is

expression, noting a subtle

seemed out of the ordinary, and Cordelia’s anxiety eased.

a slightly embarrassed smile. “I know the reason you invited me here today. It’s probably

was briefly taken aback but responded

changed, but in truth… I’m only doing this for my daughter.” Kaitlyn lowered

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