“Hey, do you run away every time you see me now that you think you’re all grown up?” Fleur complained.

“Mom…”

“You’re my son, for heaven’s sake! You foolish kid!” Fleur reprimanded.

Lena approached with a smile and nodded. “Hello, Mrs. Hamerton.”

Fleur adjusted her hair with the arrogance of a peacock, taking five seconds before replying with a nonchalant, “Hmm, hello.”

She soon noticed her hands were empty—no accessories adorned them.

Chris quickly grasped the situation and interjected, aware of his mother’s scrutinizing gaze. “Mom, it’s not that Lena doesn’t want to wear the ring you bought her. It’s just that it’s too big for her slender fingers, and I thought it wouldn’t match the occasion. Besides, the ring holds sentimental value for her. She’s been keeping it safe in a drawer. She hardly ever takes it out!”

Fleur glanced at him and pouted. “I didn’t say anything. What are you rambling about?”

“I…”

folks don’t

Mrs. Hamerton!” Lena hurriedly explained. “I

one if you don’t like it,” Fleur suggested with a smile. “Buy as many as you

Lena were taken aback, exchanged glances, and then

the love she had for her daughter-in-law. “Our Lena is the best! The charity project was

too kind, Mrs.

if looking

I not like?” Fleur widened her eyes even

He was rendered speechless.

Zuko observed the scene and whispered to Chris, “This runs in the family! Parents always dislike

choose the expensive ring! Chris had quite the allowance when he was in the special forces—saved up a lot, being the penny-pincher he is. Seize the

“Mom…”

Lena couldn’t stop smiling.

Lena, asking her to look after Lina

course,” Lena agreed immediately. “Where is

nursing room,” Zuko replied with a smile. “Sephy was hungry and fussy. Lina went

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