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?

present Renee was full of resentment,

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

you say that?” Lina breathed deeply. “You’ve really lost your way! Lenny saved Grandma Janine and me. She’s

how Lenny shielded you when Aunt Kaitlyn tried to harm us? Don’t forget that.”Books Chapters Are Daily

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

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

in the first place! I could have had everything from the Thompsons, but I knew those things

bullied and framed you,

I think I’m more qualified to be

growing frustrated, feeling a pain in

voice cut through just then. “Have you

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

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

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