Chris still had questions. "Why did you go to the hospital?"Alexander's throat felt dry. He drank a large glass of water and slowly began to explain the whole story. Initially, he hadn't witnessed the scene at the hospital himself.One night, he was jolted awake by a nightmare. The Nala in his dream matched the description he had given earlier. He had woken up drenched in cold sweat, shivering, unable to fall back asleep. The same dream continued to haunt him.In the dream, Nala appeared helpless, as if she wanted to speak but couldn't.Alexander's curiosity grew stronger, and he couldn't resist going to the hospital to learn more. The outcome was surprising."In the end, I really saw her," Alexander said in a hushed tone. "At that moment, she was seated in a wheelchair, with a nurse pushing her. I didn't dare approach her. I followed them until they reached her ward's door. I called her softly, and she turned to look at me. It was exactly like in my dream!"Chris and Lena were
The woman stood still, her body tense. Her golden mask, a true work of art adorned with gemstones, concealed the upper part of her face, revealing only her lips and chin. It was more than just a mask—it was a masterpiece.Elijah's expression darkened as he whispered to his subordinate, "After all this searching, you bring me this?!"The subordinate stammered nervously, "S-Sir, we hired the best private investigators in Centrolis and followed your leads. This is the result."The subordinate handed over some documents to Elijah, who flipped through them with mixed emotions. They lacked a photograph of the woman and contained only a brief life history.Sasha Harding had spent her life in Southeast Aciatic, frequenting entertainment establishments and having strong ties to the criminal underworld there. Most notably, her mother was none other than the infamous Madame Krys, a human trafficker."You're Sasha Harding?" Elijah's eyes narrowed. "Is your mother Krystal Harding?""That's co
When Sasha mentioned her reluctance to cooperate with the bone marrow typing, Kasey felt anxious and quickly agreed to her conditions."Kasey!" Elijah shouted suddenly and shook his head at Kasey.Tears welled up in Kasey's eyes as she glanced at Elijah and stepped back.Sasha continued to discuss her terms with them. "Before we proceed with the bone marrow typing, transfer 700,000 dollars to my account. I'll provide you with the details later. After a successful typing, I want half of the family's assets.""What did you say?" Elijah grew increasingly suspicious of Sasha."Doesn't that seem fair?" Sasha smirked. "The Chrisses didn't raise me, and the first time we meet, you want my bone marrow. Shouldn't I receive compensation?"Elijah remained silent. He had intended to compensate her even without Sasha mentioning it, but it felt odd when she brought it up.Surprisingly, Kasey nodded in agreement."Are you serious?" Elijah couldn't contain his frustration."Elijah, it's you w
But there was also a 50% chance Sasha might be his sister.Elijah rubbed his temples tiredly. Suddenly, it was as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind. Bianca's words from Harold's banquet flashed in his memory: "Lena's mother is involved in human trafficking! She grew up in that environment, so she must know the trade!"Elijah's eyes lit up, and his heart raced."What's happening to you?" Kasey asked, puzzled by his unusual expression.She gently patted his shoulder, wiped her tears, and said, "You're right. I shouldn't have acted impulsively. But I still believe we should convince Sasha to take a DNA test for everyone's peace of mind. How about I talk to her about it?""No need," Elijah practically growled. "I... I need to see someone first.""Who?""Bianca Mosley."Kasey was very confused. "Bianca? Isn't she in prison? Even the Mosleys don't want to see her!""Yes, that's why someone visiting her now might trigger an emotional response. She might reveal something because
Upon learning of Nala's illness from Alexander, Lena rushed to the hospital in great distress. She repeatedly called Elijah along the way, wanting to ask him why he hadn't informed her about Nala's condition and why he had kept it a secret. Additionally, she wanted to know what illness Nala was suffering from.However, Elijah did not answer her calls, and Lena's attempt to reach Kasey yielded the same result.Just as she was about to dial Elijah's number again, Chris gently took her hand."Don't make any more calls," Chris said softly. "Their daughter is sick, and they must be going through a tough time. Besides, it's not good news to spread around.""But..."Chris hesitated before continuing. "Lena… Actually... you're just an outsider to them. Even though Nala sometimes treats you as her aunt, you're still considered an outsider."Lena's eyes dimmed.Indeed, he was right. What was her place in Elijah's life? At best, she was an employee, a former colleague, and a current partne
The doctor paused momentarily, then said, "Just a while ago, Mr. Chriss' sister came.""Sister?" Chris suddenly felt something was amiss. "What sister?"The doctor didn't elaborate. He managed to smile at Chris and departed.Lena whispered, "Did you forget? Didn't they mention that the Chrisses have an illegitimate daughter..."Chris frowned. "So... this illegitimate daughter turned out to be a bone marrow match for Nala?"Lena remained silent and turned toward the ward. Nala's emotions had steadied, but she still lay curled up on the bed, softly weeping. It was a heart-wrenching sight.But what did her reaction just now signify?She mentioned hating her aunt. Didn't she used to say her favorite person was her aunt?-Lina and Zuko were preparing for their second child.One day, the group gathered at a lesser-known outdoor restaurant, relishing delicious food and the warmth of the spring sun.Chris playfully suggested they should have enough children to form a soccer team, a
Everyone was chatting happily except Lena, who stayed silent.Lina noticed Lena's sadness and gently asked, "What's wrong?"Lena looked at her, hesitated, and then said, "I... I saw Nala.""So, she really is sick, huh?" Toph chimed in, always direct. "I heard Elijah and Kasey have been really upset lately. My info was correct, wasn't it?""Yeah, she's sick," Chris replied softly. "But she's not the same Nala we knew.""What do you mean?""She used to be thrilled to see Lenny, but this time... she actually said she hates her."They were all confused.Lena had been baffled these past few days.Lina held Lena's hand and comforted her, "Kids have tantrums, especially when they're unwell. If you visit her more, she might get back to her old self."Lena nodded, but Lina had different thoughts.-The next day, Lina took Persephone for a checkup at the hospital. The 1-year-old Persephone was healthy and calm during the blood test, captivating the hospital staff.Meanwhile, on the
Sasha smirked, watching Lina leave before making her way to the hospital's rear entrance. The area was deserted. She calmly wore her mask and arrived punctually for her meeting with Kasey.The cafe adjacent to the hospital was tranquil, with Kasey already seated by a window. Spotting Sasha, she waved enthusiastically.Sunlight poured through the window, casting an unusual gleam on Sasha's golden mask, which seemed to dazzle Kasey."Sasha..." Kasey began hesitantly, "When can we do the compatibility test?"Sasha leaned back with a faint smile. Behind her mask, her eyes sparkled with a chilly shrewdness. "The timing for the test is up to you.""You...""I've mentioned it before. I need to see the money first. Otherwise, I have no reason to help a child who isn't connected to me in any way.""Sasha!" Kasey's emotions started to show. "How can you say Nala has no connection to you? She's Elijah's daughter!"Sasha grinned. "But I don't carry the Chriss last name."Kasey was stunned