Chris followed Lena into the house. When he saw her locking herself in a room, he secretly went around outside and watched her through the window.He observed her holding the wooden rifle, unwilling to take her eyes off it. Then she took a piece of cloth and carefully wiped it, treating the rifle as a precious treasure.A warm feeling suddenly welled up in Chris' heart, and he smiled unconsciously.At that moment, his phone vibrated, and he hurriedly went away to answer the call.Zuko's deep voice came from the other end. "Professor Adam's in Centrolis. I've contacted him through Uncle Seth and Aunt Zennie, and we'll meet in the afternoon the day after tomorrow. I'll go with Lina… and the truth will likely be revealed soon."The day after tomorrow?" Chris found it a little late. "Why can't he speed things up and make it tomorrow since he's close to Aunt Zennie?""He has a patient tomorrow," Zuko explained. "Doesn't really have the time for us.""A patient?" Chris was surprised a
Renee bit her lip, her restless hands tugging at the corner of her clothes.Adam recommended several mental health treatment facilities to her, writing them down on a piece of paper, his gaze filled with compassion."This kind of illness can't be delayed," he said in a low voice. "The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to cure. For the sake of your mother and the safety of others, it's best to send her there as soon as possible."Renee took the note and bowed to the professor, thanking him softly.She then visited those places in person.They were all well-equipped hospitals, both public and private, with serene and clean environments. The nurses were diligent and responsible, so the places were suitable for treatment.However, Renee saw another side to these hospitals.Some patients appeared dazed, while others were frantic. As soon as she entered the corridors, she could hear constant cries and screams echoing back and forth.She knew that the nurses and caregivers there
Renee was already sobbing uncontrollably as she threw herself into her mother's embrace. Kaitlyn's hug was as warm as it used to be, and her hands caressed Renee's hair with the same gentleness."I'm sorry..." Kaitlyn said tearfully, "Mom didn't do that on purpose... I can't control myself."Renee looked at her, and they clung to each other for a long time.In the following days, Renee frequently visited Adam.In addition to preparing to send Kaitlyn to the mental health care facility, she also asked him some nursing-related questions. She had a vague idea in her mind—to personally take care of Kaitlyn."Ms. Thompson, you have to think it through." Adam frowned. "Patients like this need professional caregivers. Going there might only add troubles.""I won't...""It's not as simple as you think," Adam's deep blue eyes held a touch of sympathy and helplessness. "You might think you can stay composed, but when you witness your mother in pain from the treatments, you'll likely lose
Lina and Zuko couldn't believe what they heard: "dissociative personality disorder."Zuko was particularly shocked. When he was young, he used to play in Jim's study.Jim was a mystery writer who often wrote about split personality disorder. Back then, Zuko didn't really understand it, so Jim patiently explained."It's a mental disorder where a person sees themselves as different individuals, each with their own personalities, and they do things that don't make sense."Zuko had thought this only existed in stories. He never expected...His brows knitted as he remembered the night Albert kidnapped Janine. How could Albert have sneaked a gun into the heavily guarded Hamertons'? Later, they discovered there was a spy involved.Security footage showed a slim woman acting suspiciously at the event. She wore a hoodie and a hat, making identification difficult. At the time, they suspected it might be Kaitlyn due to her body shape, but they didn't want to jump to conclusions.They worri
"Lena…" He paused. "I don't want you to carry all this alone. I—"Before he could finish, Lena's voice of despair reached his ears. "I don't have a mother anymore, starting today."Chris was taken aback. "What?"Lena shut her eyes, tears streaming down.Later, Chris learned that this was the day Lena's mother was executed.Krystal, known as Madame Krys in the criminal world, was involved in human trafficking and had committed numerous crimes. Despite everything, she remained Lena's only mother in her eyes.Chris held her tightly, gently stroking her hair."I don't have a mother now," Lena whispered. "I really don't. I couldn't even see her one last time. She's gone now..."Chris deeply felt her pain. "Lena, even though you've lost your mother, you still have me."Lena snapped out of her trance, realizing Chris was holding her. She craved his embrace, his scent, the comfort of being near him...But fear surged within her, and she pushed him away, struggling to stand."No, I d
Zuko shared the same thought. Still, what kind of approach should they use to make Toph accept this?They were at a loss for a good solution and remained silent. It was then Zuko's phone rang. Cordelia's anxious voice sounded on the other end."Zuko, Toph just rushed out in a panic, saying... that Renee wants to break up with him! Contact your brother and find out what's going on!"Zuko hurriedly dialed Toph's number, but there was no answer, no matter how many times he called.Lina told him not to panic and called Renee.When Renee answered, her voice was trembling. "Lina, I... I just got home and found that my mom's missing!""What?!"Lina and Zuko had a bad feeling at that moment."Renee, listen to me." Lina calmed down and explained the situation, "We already know about your mother. Is it because of this that you broke up with Toph?""Lina...""Why are you being so foolish?" Lina sounded a bit anxious. "No matter what, we won't let you face this alone!"Renee remained si
Zuko and Toph's safety was the top worry for Zephyr and Cordelia. To ensure their parents' peaceful retirement, they needed to ensure their own safety first.Zuko hugged Cordelia and patted his father's shoulder. He understood that despite Zephyr's calm appearance, he was truly concerned. However, he couldn't reveal his vulnerable side in front of Cordelia."It's okay, everything's fine," Cordelia's voice trembled as she looked at her older son. "I was so scared!""Toph's had good luck since he was young." Zuko faintly smiled. "Mom, don't worry too much. He's destined for good luck. He'll be okay!""But this car accident is strange." Zephyr's brow furrowed. "He's always been a decent driver. How could this happen—"Before he could finish, Lina arrived with a few people."Even good drivers can be victims of intentional harm!"Zuko walked over to Lina, who gave him a small smile."These detectives are my dad's friends. When we heard about Toph's accident, I informed them. This ca
Lina gripped the hem of her clothes, her fingertips trembling slightly."As expected, she tampered with Renee's computer," she said in a low voice, "There's a lot of company information on Renee's computer, and she had no guard up against Kaitlyn!""That's likely." The detective nodded. "After Kaitlyn stole the data, she intentionally leaked it to the rival company. And that little-known small company was formed by the gang members we've interrogated. Their aim was to whitewash themselves, while the mastermind behind them is Kaitlyn!"Lina took a sharp breath and leaned against Zuko weakly."Is split personality really this frightening?" Cordelia murmured, "She's completely like a different person!""Yes." Zephyr looked at her. "I think the only solution now is to find her and restrain her.""Renee has already contacted a rehabilitation center," Zuko said. "But her intention is to accompany her mother there and take care of her."Cordelia was appalled. "That's not acceptable! We