Lina’s heart thumped inexplicably as if she had done something wrong.

She forced a chuckle. “Renee, why are you rummaging through my things?”

“Is this intended for Lena?” Renee emphasized.

Lina paused, seeming unhappy. She gazed at Renee and nodded slightly. “It’s meant for her. Lenny is working, and coworkers judge by looks. If she doesn’t carry something good, they might think less—”

Before she could finish, Renee spoke coldly. “Why didn’t you think to get me something valuable to carry when I was working at the Thompson Group?”

“Renee!” Lina widened her eyes. “What are you talking about?”

“She caused my mother’s death!” Renee snapped the box closed and tossed it onto the sofa, where it immediately rebounded. “Why is it that each and every one of you treats her like a savior and treats her so well?!”

“Renee?” Lina looked at her in disbelief.

Was the gentle and kind girl she knew in the past gone with Kaitlyn’s suicide?

was full of resentment, treating

Kaitlyn and occasionally accused her, saying, “Thief crying thief.” But in the end, it turned out

way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She’s our

Kaitlyn tried to harm us?

who’s lost your way?” Renee’s voice trembled, and her eyes filled with hostility, resembling

Lena approached the doorway, she witnessed the scene unfolding. Her sense of caution kicked in, but she didn’t want to upset

had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew

Mollie, and even Desiree… When they bullied and framed you, I

I think I’m more qualified to be your

growing frustrated, feeling

through just then. “Have you gone crazy? Why should Lina be grateful

was surprised and turned toward the voice. Lena walked in and quickly took her hand,

from what you just said, you could have had everything from the Thompsons? Not taking Lina’s belongings was the bare

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