Chapter 1380


    Lena held the bag tightly in her hand. Beside her, Chris felt that something was wrong and turned to


    give her a concerned and serious look.


    “I didn’t…”


    “I know.” He held her hand firmly. “It’s okay. I’ll apany you to exin it.”


    “There’s no need for an exnation at all,” Lena whispered. “Renee framed me! I haven’t done


    anything wrong. Even if the policee, I won’t admit to it!”


    “Lenny…” Chris looked pained. “But it’s best not to blow this out of proportion for now. It’s Aunt


    Cordelia’s birthday today, and Renee is Toph’s fiancee. If we make a scene, you won’t gain anything


    and will have to endure everyone’s criticism—”


    “I’m not afraid!”


    “Lenny!” Chris held her shoulder. “I know you’re not afraid of gossip, but aren’t you afraid of being


    misunderstood by Lina?”


    Lena froze, her gaze slowly dimming.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For


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    Chris smiled wryly. Saying anything else was futile. Only Lina had the power to influence Lena. As her


    boyfriend, Chris epted his role humbly, willing to be second to Lina in Lena’s life.


    “I understand how you feel,” Chris whispered in her ear. “But now isn’t the time for a head-on


    confrontation. We need to act wisely.”


    Lena looked at him.


    His eyes shone with trust and determination that were exclusively hers.


    At that moment, Lena was certain that even if the whole world condemned her, he would always stand


    by her side.


    She smiled at him. For the first time in her life, she had a pair of strong arms as her warm harbor.


    The lost ring rmed Cordelia, Zephyr, and the other elders. They all gathered around, asking about


    the situation.


    Renee stayed with Toph, crying while continuously apologizing to Cordelia.


    “Mom!” Toph was anxious. “I think we should call the police!”


    “Nonsense!” Zephyr side-eyed him. “It’s your mother’s birthday, and you want to call the police during


    the birthday party? You really came up with something!”


    “But that ring…”


    “Toph, it’s only a ring,” Zuko said calmly, exchanging a knowing look with his father. He then turned to


    Toph and spoke softly. “Let’s not spoil mom’s mood over something so minor.”


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    Toph paused briefly. Suddenly, Renee gently nudged his arm.


    Cordelia captured the action perfectly.


    “Mom! We should call the police,” Toph blurted out, his hesitation from a moment ago gone. “It’s a


    family heirloom, and you gave it to Renee as a gift. I don’t want her to endure any injustice.”


    “Will calling the police prevent her from suffering injustice?” Cordelia’s voice was gentle, but each word


    was firm. “Renee, tell me, when was thest time you saw that ring?”


    Renee bit her lip, answering softly, “It… It was in the restroom. I always take the ring off and put it in my


    bag before washing my hands.”


    “Then where’s your bag?”


    Tears welled up in Renee’s eyes again as she shook her head.


    “Mom, look!” Toph said, “Even her bag is gone!”


    “Toph!” Zuko red at him, giving him a look that told him to stop.


    Cordelia smiled faintly. She had heard that the white pearl bag was a gift from Lina. Under normal


    circumstances, who would easily lose such a bag?