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Renee kept staring in that direction, feeling an uncomfortable knot in her heart. Her white pearl handbag was a gift from Lina, but what about Lena’s?

Who was she to use something just like hers?

Renee bit her lip, swiftly slipping her handbag under a certain table and covering it with the tablecloth.

“Renee?” Toph handed her a glass of champagne, noticing her distracted look. “What’s wrong?”

Renee gently shook her head, not looking too good.

“Let me take you to see my mom.” Toph grinned. “My mom’s been wanting to see you! Perfect timing that you’re wearing the ring today. Let’s show it to her!”

Renee was startled and pulled her hand away the instant Toph held her hand.

Le Fari was slightly too big on her finger, almost slipping off onto the floor.

“Renee, w-what’s wrong?” Toph watched her expression cautiously.

“Nothing.” Renee took a deep breath. “I saw Lena.”

“Oh.” Toph tried hard to keep her happy and hugged her. “It’s fine. If you’d rather not deal with her, we won’t. But she’s here with Chris, so I should at least be civil to Chris for our brotherhood’s sake. Also, it’s my mom’s birthday today, and I wouldn’t want…”

Renee turned toward him with a warm smile. “Where are your thoughts wandering, Toph? I never intended to create any trouble.”

puzzled and gazed at

not a petty person.” Renee spoke softly. “If she does end up with Chris eventually, we’ll all be connected as a family. We’re bound to cross paths.

come to

seemed to be a hint of

was very soft. “But for your sake, I’m

He held her tightly in his arms, her faint fragrance lingering around his nose. At that moment, he felt like the once

Lena, everyone present was surprised. Once the two explained their intentions,

found it hard to believe, they remembered that Renee was once an upright and kind

had to go attend to other guests

she turned her gaze to Lena. “Could you do me a

aback. She had not seen Renee this

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words reached her lips, she swallowed them back. After all, Renee was Lina’s

hesitated for a moment before giving a gentle nod. When their eyes met, she noticed a hint of something sinister

the restroom, Lena rejoined Chris. Meanwhile, Toph

Chris inquired,

forced a smile. “Maybe there are just too many people

that case, let’s go greet Uncle Zephyr and Aunt Cordelia. We can leave a bit earlier!” Chris patted her head. “You probably haven’t eaten enough.