Lena held the bag tightly in her hand. Beside her, Chris felt that something was wrong and turned to give her a concerned and serious look.

“I didn’t…”

“I know.” He held her hand firmly. “It’s okay. I’ll accompany you to explain it.”

“There’s no need for an explanation at all,” Lena whispered. “Renee framed me! I haven’t done anything wrong. Even if the police come, I won’t admit to it!”

“Lenny…” Chris looked pained. “But it’s best not to blow this out of proportion for now. It’s Aunt Cordelia’s birthday today, and Renee is Toph’s fiancee. If we make a scene, you won’t gain anything and will have to endure everyone’s criticism—”

“I’m not afraid!”

“Lenny!” Chris held her shoulder. “I know you’re not afraid of gossip, but aren’t you afraid of being misunderstood by Lina?”

Lena froze, her gaze slowly dimming.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

smiled wryly. Saying anything else was futile. Only Lina had the power to influence Lena. As her boyfriend, Chris accepted his role humbly, willing to be

understand how you feel,” Chris whispered in her ear. “But now isn’t

Lena looked at him.

eyes shone with trust and determination

was certain that even if the whole world

at him. For the first time in her life, she had a pair of strong arms as

alarmed Cordelia, Zephyr, and the other

Toph, crying while continuously apologizing

was anxious. “I think we should call the

“It’s your mother’s birthday, and you want to call

“But that ring…”

his father. He then turned to Toph and spoke

briefly. Suddenly, Renee gently nudged his

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