Zuko looked at Nicholas again. “By the way, Dad, my parents have a gift for you. It’s a bottle of fine wine. It’s in my car, and they nagged me to hand it to you. How about you come with us to my car?”

Nicholas and Linda agreed with enthusiasm.

As Zuko led them out of the living room, he exchanged a glance with Lina.

She understood and continued chatting with Kaitlyn.

“Regarding what we were talking about earlier…” Kaitlyn stopped briefly, speaking in a hushed tone. “Lina, that girl Lena who lives in your house… she’s frequently near the study area. She even had a disagreement with me about it recently. Does that not strike you as odd?”

“Lenny?”

“Mom!” Renee sounded a bit anxious. “What are you saying?”

“It’s just a casual chat!” Kaitlyn chuckled. “I always think these things get out because of someone from within. Our own family wouldn’t betray us, but you can’t be sure about outsiders!”

“Mom!” Renee looked at her mom, then apologized to Lina. “Lina, my mom didn’t mean it seriously. Don’t take it personally!”

Before Lina could respond, she saw Lena standing nearby with a plate of fruit. Lina’s heart tightened.

the fruit plate

in the quiet

you say?” Kaitlyn was shocked and clutched her chest like she was

and walking away as if nothing

seemed unsettled. Lina feared something would happen to Kaitlyn at her place. Toph and Renee were angry, with

did not turn

my mom?” Renee approached Lena. “You heard what

Renee, there are things you might not see clearly. You won’t think she’s at

“Lena!”

shield Renee behind him and pointed at Lena. “You know you’re also an outsider? And an outsider like you still pokes your nose in this matter?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For

turned around. The cold glint that flashed in her eyes was vicious like

taken aback, and

regard yourself as part of their family, Mr.

do you mean?

Renee aren’t married yet, are you? Aren’t

seemed ready to punch Lena. He did raise his fist, but

What are

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