Chapter 1346


    Lina finally finished thest document of the morning and stretched as she nced at the calendar on


    her desk. It was covered with circles and notes, all added by Zuko. He wanted to ask for more


    “allowance” on those days. Hopefully, there might be unexpected gains aside from pocket money.


    Lina smiled, turned off herputer, and prepared to leave for home at noon. Just then, her secretary


    knocked on the door and entered.


    “Ms. Thompson, look who’s here!”


    Lina looked up and was delightfully surprised to see Linda and Melissaing together.


    Abandoning the thought of Zuko’s request for “allowance”, she rushed over and linked arms with her


    mothers.


    –


    The three women sat at a hotel restaurant near thepany. Lina ordered dishes that Linda and


    Melissa loved and happily watched the two mothers interact like old best friends.


    In fact, they had indeed be like long-time best friends. Melissa had learned how to appreciate


    reading, tea tasting, and flower cultivation from Linda, while Linda had learned how to y poker and


    cards from Melissa.


    The two families often spent time together. Linda let go of her grudge, and that added another set of


    parents who loved her daughter.


    Lina picked out dishes for the two of them and smiled happily.


    “Why are you two here together today? Do you have something to tell me?”


    Melissa and Linda exchanged a nce and smiled at her. “I wanted to shop around. Your mom


    suggesteding to see you and treating you to lunch!”


    “Yeah, she’s paying for this meal!” Linda alsoughed. “Pammy, you better not save her money!”


    “How can I do that?” Lina widened her eyes. “I should be treating you both!”


    “I’m footing the bill!” Melissa’s eyes turned into happy crescents. “Dave received a schrship this


    semester. The highest amount—it’s several thousands of dors! With such good news, shouldn’t I


    celebrate with a meal?”


    Lina was happy for Dave. She also knew that her mother was not often so generous, so she dly


    agreed.


    When they had nearly finished eating, Melissa went to pay the bill.


    Seeing her walk away, Linda leaned in and whispered to Lina, “I have something else to discuss with


    you today.”


    “What is it, mom?”


    “It’s about Renee.” Linda looked troubled. “Can you think of a way to get her toe back to work at


    thepany?”


    Lina was taken aback. Arranging for Renee to return to thepany was not difficult. After all, Linda


    and Nichs had given Renee some shares as well. She was a shareholder in thepany and


    should have been working there.


    Why did Linda seem so hesitant, however?


    Lina blinked. “Mom, did you discover something else about Renee? Is that why you’re suddenly saying


    this?”


    Linda nodded and briefly recounted the events of that night.


    “Renee’s mental state isn’t good at home.” Linda sighed softly. “Kaitlyn’s death has been a huge blow


    to her. That’s only natural. After all, Kaitlyn was her mother, her closestpanion… But this child


    doesn’t understand that she won’t truly find happiness unless she opens up.”


    Linda looked at her daughter. “Like me. I used to hate Melissa and Jesse. I resented them for not


    reporting to the police back then, for keeping you by their side. Butter, I realized that over the past 20


    years, you haven’t suffered at their hands. They even treated you better than their biological son. They


    gave you everything good.


    “Even when Melissa was sick, she first thought about transferring the house and supermarket


    ownership to you. And if it weren’t for them back then, you might have died…


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    “So I let go of it. After that, I suddenly felt that the whole world was different. That’s when I realized that


    apart from self-redemption, no one else can help with one’s suffering in this world.”


    Lina felt somewhat heavy-hearted. “Mom, do you think that Renee will find self-redemption if she


    returns to thepany?”


    “I’m not sure,” Linda said softly. “But it’s definitely better than her locking herself away.”


    “Okay, I understand.” Lina smiled. “I’ll make arrangements and find a time to talk to her.”


    –


    At the same time, Renee arrived at the Thompson Group building. The towering structure blocked out


    the sunlight above her head. As she looked up, memories of the days she used to workte in the


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    ‘If Lena had not appeared, perhaps my mother’s second personality would not have been triggered,’


    she thought.


    Renee clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh.


    Some people in the Thompson Group recognized her and respectfully addressed her.


    When Lina’s secretary saw her, she hurriedly came forward to exin, “Mrs. Thompson and Mrs.


    Jenner havee today, and Ms. Lina is apanying them for lunch!”


    “What?” Renee was surprised.


    “Yes.” The secretary smiled. “It’s rare that they’re in the mood today. I don’t think Ms. Lina will be


    coming back today. Ms. Renee, would you like the driver to take you back?”


    “No need,” Renee replied. “I’ll go upstairs for a cup of coffee and leave on my own. You don’t have to


    follow me.”


    The secretary sensed an oddness in Renee’s behavior but dismissed it, thinking it was normal for her


    to grab a coffee. The rooftop coffee bar was for the Thompson Group staff, and Renee used to frequent


    it during her time there.


    The secretary respectfully nodded and let her be.


    Renee’s expression was somber as she wandered alone in the building. She had heard that Lena was


    working there, so she wanted to take a look.


    She passed by the sales department and saw Lena following behind Jade like a diligent student.


    Jade also seemed quite satisfied with her, constantly giving her instructions.


    Renee felt like needles were prickling her heart. It was disconcerting.


    Jade was a senior figure in the Thompson Group, consistently topping the sales charts for several


    years and making irreceable contributions to thepany. The fact that Lina had Lena follow her


    clearly demonstrated the degree of importance Lina held for her.


    Renee bit her lip. She was about to turn around and leave when she suddenly heard a high-pitched


    voice from behind. “Oh? Ms. Renee! What brings you here?”


    Renee turned, meeting Jacquelin’s captivating gaze.


    Jacquelin’s lips sported bold, striking colors, and her wavy hair flowed over a red and ck two-tone


    suit skirt, adding to her feminine charm.


    “You are…”


    “Ms. Renee, you must’ve forgotten with how busy you are!” Jacquelin enthusiastically approached


    Renee. “I’m Jaquelin from the sales department. Have you forgotten