Nala stuttered and couldn’t explain clearly; she simply kept crying. “She’s my aunt, and she’s a bit fierce,” she finally managed to say.

Elijah embraced his daughter, gently patting her back. “You’re doing well, Nala. Take your time. How was she tough with you?”

But, no matter how they probed, Nala couldn’t express the full story. She was bewildered. Why did Lena, who was usually gentle and kind, suddenly change and look at her angrily? Did Lena dislike her now because she was sick?

Nala burst into tears, even coughing due to her weakened condition. Elijah swiftly carried her back to her room. Doctors and nurses didn’t delay, immediately examining her.

Kasey stood disoriented outside, leaning against the wall. She wanted to cry, but the tears wouldn’t come.

After a while, Elijah emerged. He looked at her with a hint of pity. He patted her shoulder, and they exchanged glances before tightly embracing each other.

“Elijah, did I do something wrong?”

“No,” Elijah reassured her.

He understood that Kasey had acted out of maternal love, even if it had led to irrational actions.

suspicious,” Elijah murmured. He glanced at his feet, his thoughts consumed by the past few days. A question

mother was Krystal, a human trafficker. So, who was

felt like he was navigating a maze with no clear

rang. “Mr. Chriss,

“How’s it going?”

responded. You can visit Ms. Mosley next

knowing that next weekend

persuasion, Chris finally

Chris wasn’t home, Lina paid

matter?” Lina smiled as she brought bags into the apartment. “Why are you looking at me like that?

and quickly closed the door. She followed Lina, but the latter headed straight to wash her hands in the bathroom. Lena didn’t get a chance to stop her and noticed the electric razor on the vanity, causing her cheeks to turn

mischievous grin, “Lenny, is this

she couldn’t come up with

laughter. “Zuko also uses this brand of razor.

Lena blushed even deeper.

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