Chapter 1070


    Renee felt nervous, and her back was drenched in a cold sweat. Confronting Melvin’s ruthless gaze,


    she struggled to control her rapid heartbeat and calmly exined, “Mom… We don’t have enough


    money for her medical expenses.”


    Melvin’s tense demeanor eased slightly. He gestured for the man in ck to leave and led Renee into a


    room, retrieving a card from the drawer. “Use this money for now.”


    Just as Renee reached out to take it, Melvin suddenly pulled the card back. “But first, tell me what you


    overheard.”


    “I…” Renee gripped her clothes tightly. She had caught snippets of Melvin’s rage, but the details eluded


    her. She had faintly heard the name “Gia,” which reminded her of the person she had paid for


    information at the hospital. They had mentioned that Melvin’s DNA testing sample was obtained from a


    woman named Gia.


    Could it be… Gia was the real Pam?


    “Renee!” Melvin’s patience wore thin as he stared at her with a cold gaze.


    Renee’s heart pounded as she silently met his gaze. After a moment, she stammered, “I… I didn’t hear


    anything. I just arrived here and wanted to ask you for money…”


    “Is that so?”


    “Yes.”


    Melvin chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain as he realized shecked the courage to lie to him. He


    ced the bank card in her hand, his tone carrying a warning. “As long as you behave and do as I say,


    your mother’s life can be spared.”


    Renee lowered her eyes and nodded obediently.


    Observing her timid demeanor, Melvin sneered coldly.


    …


    It had been almost two weeks since Lina arrived in Southeast Aciatic. She had encountered numerous


    challenges these days, and her mood had grown increasingly somber.Books Chapters Are Daily


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    During moments like these, she longed to call Zuko. However, Zuko’s phone had been unreachable all


    day, which struck her as odd. She contacted her parents and Dave, and they all provided the same


    exnation: Zuko had gone to the store and was likely in a signalless warehouse, making it impossible


    for him to answer the phone.


    Feeling anxious and consumed by worry, Lina spent the entire day in a daze, her mind in turmoil. When


    sses finally ended for the day, she returned to the hotel in the evening without even having dinner,


    seeking sce in the yard.


    The stars shone brightly as she gazed up at the night sky, but her phone remained unanswered. A


    profound sense of loneliness pierced her heart, leaving her deeply upset. Unable to contain her


    emotions any longer, she sat on arge rock in the courtyard, tears streaming down her face.


    Suddenly, rustling came from the nearby bushes.


    Startled, Lina peered closely and saw someone emerging from the dark shadows, holding a small


    lunchbox in their hands.


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    “Keira?” Lina eximed, surprised. “Why are you here?”


    Keira smiled awkwardly and extended the lunchbox towards her. “I noticed you hadn’t eaten dinner…


    so I brought you some snacks. They’re famous in Southeast Aciatic, Ejada cake and rose-vored


    jelly!”


    Lina’s heart warmed, and she looked into Keira’s eyes, expressing her gratitude. “Thank you.”


    “Mm… you’re wee!” Keira beamed.


    Keira was an unassuming heiress with an average appearance and grades. She was usually quiet and


    well-behaved, asionally standing up for justice but didn’t draw much attention in ss.


    Because of this, Lina had never really taken notice of her before. However, this time, Lina recognized


    all the ways Keira had supported her.


    Taking a bite of the snack, Lina savored the mouthwatering Ejada cake, which melted in her mouth and


    enjoyed the refreshing sensation of the cold rose-vored jelly. These simple treats provided her with


    comfort in her current state of mind.