Chapter 965

"Don't worry, mom!" Lina said, "He's coming to our house, and there's no other room for him, so he'll sleep on the living room floor!"

"Well..." Melissa said, gritting her teeth, "And don't expect me to show him any kindness!"

Lina's heart lurched, and she hugged her mother to gently pat her back.

"Mom, actually... he has his strengths," she said with a smile. Yet tears were streaming down her face as she tried to say only positive things, "Look at how sturdy and reliable he looks! We'll feel safe at home! If you can't stand him, just treat him as a guard I invited.

"With him guarding the entrance, Violet won't dare cause trouble!"

Melissa's tears turned into a smile as she nodded at Lina's words, letting out a helpless sigh.

That night, the whole family went to sleep except for Melissa, who could not fall asleep. She sat by Lina's side, gently stroking her hair.

20 years had passed like a fleeting moment, but it still felt like it happened just yesterday to her.

At that time…