When Renee saw Linda coming to the door, she initially appeared flustered but soon wore a smug smile.Linda remained composed. The maroon shawl on her accentuated her grace, and she looked authoritative just standing there. She looked at Renee quietly, reminding herself not to repeat the story of the farmer and the snake.Renee spoke softly. "Aunt Linda, how have you been lately?""You still think of me as your aunt?" Linda glanced behind Renee, and the reporters all lowered their cameras and stood quietly, forced to lower themselves in Mrs. Thompson's presence. "You brought so many people to see me?""They're all seasoned journalists in this field." Renee smiled. "I invited them. I want them to witness something with me today."Linda's expression darkened. She recognized a few faces among the reporters, the ones who always fueled controversies whenever celebrities were involved in scandals."Witness?" Linda sneered. "Witness the bad deeds you've done? Witness how you stole the T
Renee's malicious voice echoed at an opportune moment."She knew everything long ago, and it's all written in her diary! Aunt Linda, Lina, the real liar here is her! She has ulterior motives for getting close to the Thompsons!"Lena yelled, "Stop it!"Renee laughed heartily. "What's wrong? Feeling guilty now? Hahaha! Just like that phrase you once said, thief crying thief—I'm returning these exact words to you!""Renee Thompson!"You are the thief, and your mother is one too! She even seduced my uncle!""Shut your mouth!" Lena lost her composure. She rushed forward to hit Renee but was held back tightly by Lina."Lina, do you know who her mother is?" Renee continued to add fuel to the fire. "Her mother is Krystal, the human trafficker who almost sold us off!""Shut up!" Lena screamed, tears streaming down her face.Anger, panic, shame, and various emotions mingled together in her heart, reaching their climax like a volcano on the verge of eruption.Lina and Linda were both st
Zephyr nagged that he wanted to go along, and called for Cordelia as well.As the group hastily got into the car, the butler awkwardly explained, "Sir, Madam, Mrs. Thompson did not faint, but she said she could handle it herself... Heh, I don't know who relayed the message to this point..."Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.However, Cordelia still frowned. "Linda is strong, but it's still a problem that Renee kicks up a fuss at the doorstep! Besides, Pammy is pregnant. She can't take this kind of commotion!""Right!" Zuko had already instructed the driver to start the car. He could not wait to go back to protect his wife."Let's all go together," Cordelia decided. "Zuko, didn't you have people following Renee all along?""Yes," Zuko replied indifferently. "The people I sent reported she's been actively contacting reporters recently. But I didn't expect her to bring them over today.""What is it for?"Zuko remained silent and glanced at Chris.Chris had the same cold expressi
"She saved you!" Renee's mind was clouded by hatred. "Back then, those people wanted to kidnap you! I was the one who got involved because of you!""You...""Krystal saved you out of consideration for your dad! Saving her old lover's child, she's really noble, huh?"Lina bent over, clutching her stomach, which was throbbing in discomfort."But don't you forget who it was who wanted to kidnap me back then!" Lina bit down hard on each word. She had not wanted to say these heartless words—they were like sharp blades that would leave others wounded. She did not want to fall out with Renee as she still had a last bit of bottom line.But she now understood that Renee was not worth it.Toph's decision to break up with her was correct. There was no need for sympathy when dealing with a venomous snake."It was Melvin who wanted to kidnap me back then! It was Melvin who separated me from my parents for 20 years!"Renee, I always treated you as a younger sister and felt sorry for you for
"Chris, you..." Lena asked him in a murmur, "What are you saying?"Chris' heart clenched, but his words could not be taken back. He did not regret revealing the truth—he was just afraid of seeing the disappointment in Lena's eyes.That look was as if her unwavering beliefs had collapsed, and the light she had always trusted had suddenly gone out. She had thought she was not alone in this world, but it was all a joke now."Lenny..." Chris licked his dry lips. "I'm sorry, I..."Under Lena's gaze, he could not even say a complete sentence.Lena's ears were buzzing. When Renee had exposed her as Nicholas' illegitimate daughter earlier, she had been angry and afraid—angry that Renee had revealed her secret and afraid that she would lose Lina and Nicholas.Now, Chris was saying that she was not from the Thompsons.She felt hopeless. It was like stepping into an abyss. There was nothing left in her world to support her.Her legs gave way, and she collapsed."Lenny!" Chris panicked an
"Lenny, are you adjusting well over there? Do you know that I've been to that mountainous region?"There was no response from the other end, but Chris continued to talk."Haha, you don't believe me? I really have been there! Back when I was still in the military, I assisted a special police unit in that area to eliminate a criminal gang. Hehe... I even earned some merits! So, how about it? Do you think your man is impressive?"I knew it. You must think I'm impressive!"By the way, Lenny, Renee... has been prosecuted. Since her last uproar at the Thompsons', Uncle Nicholas and Aunt Linda have not planned to let her off. She's now receiving the punishment she deserves."Lenny, look, they all love you very much... and Pammy sends you messages daily. Haven't you seen them?"Oh, I know, the signal in the mountains is not great, and you can't receive messages sometimes, right?"Lena giggled on the other end. That was true—the signal was not very good in the mountains, so she had stopp
It was then she felt a warm rush surge, and there was a sensation... like she was wetting herself!"Ah!" Lina screamed in fright. "Mom! Mom!"Cordelia and Linda quickly turned around. "What is it?"Lina pointed downward.Linda lifted the blanket and saw that a puddle of water had formed beneath her."Your water broke!" Linda pressed the call button.Doctors and nurses rushed in, examined Lina, and then wheeled her into the delivery room.For the next while, every minute and second felt like agony for Zuko. He tried several times to peek through the delivery room door to see what was happening inside, but he could not see anything. The delivery room door had strong soundproofing, so he could not hear any sounds from inside. But he knew Lina must be in pain!He sat on a chair, clutching his hands together and his eyes reddening. He wished he could bear the pain for her."Don't worry," Cordelia comforted. "I heard they have epidurals for childbirth nowadays. I've already arranged
Zuko hesitated, unsure of what to say. In fact, Lena had returned last night and had been waiting outside the delivery room. After learning that Lina and the baby were safe, she quietly left.Lina had just given birth, and her incision had not healed yet. The doctor had advised against emotional fluctuations at this time to avoid affecting her recovery. As such, Zuko smiled and said, "Don't worry. Lenny's been concerned about you.""Really..." Lina sounded a bit disappointed. "She's concerned about me but hasn't replied to any of my messages?""Didn't Chris say that the signal is poor in the mountainous area? Even if she replied, you might not receive it.""Oh," Lina said, lowering her gaze. She was exhausted after giving birth and just wanted to get some rest.Zuko kissed her forehead and whispered, "Rest well. I'll be here with you and the baby."Lina closed her eyes, feeling at ease.She did not know how long she had slept, but she suddenly heard a baby's cries. Her eyelids f