Chapter 1306


    Toph nced around, feeling uneasy.


    Chris was older and exuded a military aura. It made Toph cautious about acting recklessly in front of


    him.


    Suddenly, the world seemed to hush, and each passing second felt like an eternity in the silent


    atmosphere.


    Lena’s heart raced as she did not want to involve Chris. She decided not to argue with Toph about


    whatever he said concerning her, hoping he would eventually let her go after scolding her enough. But


    with Chris caught in the middle, she felt distressed.


    As Lena was about to tug at Chris’ sleeve, Toph shouted in frustration, “You’re actually siding with her?”


    “Toph…”


    “Chris Hamerton! How could you side with her against me? What are you thinking?”


    “Because I believe that Lenny isn’t that kind of person!” Chris almost roared.


    Toph and Lena were shocked.


    Chris was surprised by his own outburst, but the words couldn’t be taken back. He firmly held Lena’s


    hand and looked straight into Toph’s eyes, saying, “She may have a peculiar temperament, but she’s


    not as ill-intentioned as you im.


    “Although she might not exin everything, it doesn’t mean she’s weak. Toph, I hope you’ll work on


    your impulsive w. When you’ve thought it through,e and apologize to Lenny.”


    Lena stared at Chris, her mind nk, feeling warmth from his hand holding hers.


    Chris led her away, and she followed like a marite being pulled along.


    At that moment, a figure suddenly shed not far away!


    Lena jolted, snapping back to her senses, but the person had disappeared.


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    She stopped in her tracks, shook off his hand, and looked at him with aplicated expression. Then,


    she lowered her head and started running ahead.


    “Hey…”


    Chris wanted to call out to her, but she ran fast like a rabbit, disappearing from his sight in no time.


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    He stood still and wore a smile he did not notice creeping onto his lips.


    –


    Monday arrived, and Lina finally saw Renee at thepany.


    “Renee, you finally came!” Lina quickly pulled her into the pantry and made her a cup of coffee. “It’s


    been days since you showed up!”


    Renee felt a little embarrassed. She epted the coffee and took a sip but avoided Lina’s gaze.


    “Can you finally focus on work now?” Lina said softly, “We’re family, but noting to the office affects


    your image. I know you’ve been in a tough situation. With Aunt Kaitlyn being in and out of the hospital, I


    considered this time as your leave!”


    “Lina—”


    “By the way, Renee, you need to go to the HR departmentter to cancel your leave so they can


    calcte your sry properly.”


    “Lina, listen to me!” Renee put down her cup and approached Lina to hold her hand gently. “Actually…


    I’m not here to work today.”


    “Huh?”


    “I’m here to resign.”


    These few words were heavy, and it took Renee a great effort to utter them.


    Lina was stunned for a moment. It took her a while to process before she asked, puzzled, “Why?”