Chapter 1488


    Chris sat beside Lena, holding her hand and smiling.


    “Sorry,” Lena whispered to him and then looked back at the children with a hint of embarrassment.


    “This is their first time traveling so far, and they might be overly excited.”


    “Why are you apologizing to me?”


    “Because… this is on your ne.”


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    “In the future, it’ll be yours, too.”


    He affectionately nuzzled her nose, his eyes filled with warmth.


    However, at that moment, he felt a sudden chill behind him. He turned to look but noticed nothing


    unusual—just the silent boy in the corner who briefly nced at him before turning away.


    The air attendant approached. “Mr. Hamerton, the ne is ready for takeoff, waiting for clearance.”


    “Alright.” Chris nodded. “Is Bianca’s ticket purchased?”


    “Ms. Mosley…” The air attendant’s expression was troubled. “I heard from the bodyguards Ms. Mosley


    wants to stay in the mountains for a few more days.”


    “What?” Chris frowned. “Why does she want to stay longer?”


    “She wants to take more photos for a future exhibition.”


    Chris felt puzzled but didn’t pay much attention to it. He didn’t care much about Bianca. If she wanted


    to stay there, she could, given her wealth and bodyguards.


    As the ne took off, Lena looked out the window. The ground scenery grew smaller, and she was


    getting farther away.


    Maybe she would never return.


    Lena leaned her head on Chris’ shoulder, closed her eyes, and smiled faintly.


    –


    The sess of the charity project brought Harold closer to the mayor’s position. As his son-inw,


    Elijah fully supported him. They appeared as a loving family at events, with Kasey in Elijah’s hand and


    their daughter in his arms.


    Harold achieved an overwhelming victory in the second-tost election round, partly thanks to children


    from the mountains who participated in the project.


    Hispetitors viewed him with jealousy and resentment but still congratted him with a smile,


    plotting how to bring him down.


    After that election round, the celebration of the charity project’s sess was even grander. Many


    wealthy businessmen and prominent political figures from Centrolis attended. Even the Irwins of


    Southeast Aciatic sent their congrattions.


    After all, the future mayor hosted the event. Who would dare to offend him?


    Zuko and Lina, representing the Hamerton and Thompson families, drew immediate attention when


    they entered the hall. What caught even more attention was the little princess they held.


    People eager to gain favor with the Hamertons and Thompsons rushed over, showering them with


    praise, whether sincere or feigned.


    Lina spotted Lena, not far away, with a faint smile.


    Tears welled in Lina’s eyes, her heart a mix of emotions. Lena had been away for just over a week, yet


    it felt like an eternity. After seeing Renee, Lina missed Lena even more.


    Lina handed Persephone to Zuko and navigated the crowd to reach Lena. The two women shared a


    smile and embraced tightly.


    “What’s wrong with you?” Lena asked. “I’ve only been gone a few days, but you look like we’ve been


    apart for a lifetime.”


    “You’ve lost weight…” Lina examined Lena’s face carefully.