Lena smiled and glanced at the door from the corner of her eye. Zachary had left it ajar when he entered, either overly confident in his skills or underestimating her due to her young age."Eat quickly," Zachary said, eyeing her. "Once you finish, I'll need to send you away.""Mm, I understand.""Aren't you scared?""Why should I be?" Lena replied with a faint smile. "The one who should be afraid... is you."Zachary met her gaze, feeling the sharpness in her eyes like a dagger to his heart. Memories of Krystal flooded back, the promise he had made to her, and now he was about to harm her daughter with his own hands...Lena was right. The one who should be afraid was him.Restless and sleep-deprived from the previous night's turmoil, Zachary felt lightheaded and dizzy. His breathing grew rapid, and he sensed suffocation creeping in.Instinctively, he reached for his pocket and realized he had left his inhaler behind.Clutching his chest in the midst of an asthma attack, Zachary
Zachary winced, and a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes as he opened the door, revealing the outside scenery to Lena.The late morning sun bathed the surroundings in bright light while a gentle breeze danced through the tree branches. Birds chirped and soared freely in the air.Taking in the refreshing air, Lena turned her gaze toward Zachary."Go now," Zachary whispered. "Lena, can I ask you for one favor?""What is it?" she asked."After you meet your boyfriend, please don't mention anything about Sasha, alright?"Lena furrowed her brow.Zachary stepped closer, his gaze sincere. "I've raised Sasha, and she's like my own daughter... Please trust me. I'll take her away from Centrolis right away, and I promise you won't have to see her again.""So, you want me to spare her?""Lena, she's your twin sister, and you..."Lena stayed silent, swiftly grabbing a fork from the dining table and pressing its sharp end against Zachary's neck!Zachary was taken aback, reaching for
After some time, he slowly took his phone out of his pocket and handed it to Lena."You can make the call," he whispered. "You must remember Mr. Hamerton's phone number clearly, but I recommend calling Ms. Thompson first."Lena stared at him, somewhat surprised, because that was exactly her plan.Lina possessed a tracking device. If she called Lina, it would lead her there. Zachary and Sasha would also face consequences."Curious how I found out?" Zachary grimaced. "Ms. Thompson called Sasha last evening. She doesn't beat around the bush, yet she talked to Sasha for a long time. My guess is she was tracking her!"Lena's expression eased.She withdrew her hand slowly and dashed toward the door, keeping a distance from Zachary before he could react.Zachary watched her but didn't seem intent on chasing her. There was a mix of emotions in his gaze."Don't expect forgiveness for Sasha," Lena said coldly. "And don't expect me to forgive you either! I live by the principle of not har
On the way, Lena gazed out the window, lost in thought.Chris and Elijah exchanged silent glances in the car, refraining from uttering another word. They had already spoken their piece earlier, and Lena struggled to come to terms with the fact that she was an illegitimate Chriss daughter."Your mother and my father once had a romantic relationship," Chris said cautiously. "They shared a symbol of their love—a pocket watch that Sasha brought back.""Lenny, you do know that you and Sasha are twins, right?" Elijah chimed in.Lena took a deep breath, her head throbbing. She had never expected that her mother had concealed so much from her."Lenny?" Chris said with concern, reaching out to hold her hand.In the front seat, Elijah shot him a disapproving glance. "Let go!""Hmm?"Elijah pursed his lips, fixating on Chris' firm grip on Lena's hand. It was strange. He had always found Chris alright, but now that he would become his brother-in-law..."Lenny needs a moment of peace!" Eli
Elijah and Kasey stood there, unable to believe their luck. Overwhelming joy filled their minds, and tears rolled down their faces as they hugged each other tightly."Mr. and Mrs. Chriss, this is a momentous occasion!" the doctor exclaimed, holding up the compatibility results. "Your daughter can finally be saved!""Yeah, this is great news," Chris said, patting Elijah on the shoulder. "Look at you, shedding tears like that!"Still sobbing, Elijah playfully retorted, "It's not... your daughter who's sick. Of course... you can't understand."Chris felt a mixture of exasperation and amusement and gave him a firm pat on the back.Lena's heart finally found relief as she looked at Nala in the hospital room, wearing a contented smile.Kasey asked, "By the way, what about Sasha's compatibility result?""She's not a match," the doctor replied, shaking his head. "While most of the indicators are compatible, a few critical ones don't match your daughter's data.""It appears it's fate."
"What? 700,000 dollars!" Sasha exclaimed.Lina glanced at her with an indifferent smile. "What's the matter? 700,000 dollars isn't too much, is it? Besides, you promised to give my daughter a special gift. You can't back out now!""Exactly!" Arya walked over, playfully patting Sasha's shoulder. "Lenny, you'll give it to Sephy, right? Pammy, a gem is a small price for your close friendship!"Sasha's expression shifted, but she stayed silent. Did Lina live such a lavish life that she didn't care about such money? Was that why she spoke this way?"Oh, isn't that Lena, close to Ms. Thompson?" Some nearby female celebrities started whispering. "Did you catch what they were saying?""It seems... they had a prior agreement. Lena was supposed to give Ms. Thompson's daughter a grand gift, and now she seems to be backing out.""Really? Well, their high-society sisterhood doesn't seem so special after all! Lena used to act inseparable from Ms. Thompson, following her everywhere... Why doesn
At the party.Sasha seized a moment to excuse herself temporarily. She pretended to head to the restroom but instead sought refuge in a secluded corner to make a phone call. She needed to reach Zachary and seek his guidance regarding the situation.After a prolonged ringing, a deep voice finally answered on the other end of the line.Sasha impatiently asked, "Why did it take so long for you to answer?"She was unaware that Zachary was now in a police car and could only take her call with permission. "Zachary! I called for something important. What's going on?"With a heavy heart, Zachary softly called her name, "Sasha..."He wished to say more, but a police officer had already aimed his gun at Zachary's waist."Alright, alright!" Sasha said impatiently. "I just have one question... Earlier, Pamela asked me for a 700,000 dollars gift. Should I give it or not?""700,000 dollars?""Yes!" Sasha, still oblivious, added, "I don't know what kind of arrangement Lena had with Pamela, b
"W-What do you mean?" Sasha struggled to maintain her composure but avoided making eye contact with Elijah. "Could this card be yours instead of mine?""I didn't say that," Elijah replied with a smile. "I just suddenly remembered that my wife also has several similar cards with this aqua-blue color and a laser-etched bamboo pattern on the back. The Pattons are scholars who admire resilient plants like bamboo! By the way, would you like to turn it over and take a look?"Sasha felt flustered. She clutched the bank card tightly and hurriedly left, avoiding any further conversation with Elijah.When she found Lina, she began by acknowledging that she had indeed made a promise. She then explained that she hadn't anticipated the cat's-eye stone to be so expensive, stating that she was in a rush when she left home and this card was the only one with money in it.Finally, she adopted an intimate tone and said, "Lina, we're like sisters. Your daughter is like my own! I won't hesitate to spe