Chapter 1545


    N stuttered and couldn’t exin clearly; she simply kept crying. “She’s my aunt, and she’s a bit


    fierce,” she finally managed to say.


    Elijah embraced his daughter, gently patting her back. “You’re doing well, N. Take your time. How


    was she tough with you?”


    But, no matter how they probed, N couldn’t express the full story. She was bewildered. Why did


    Lena, who was usually gentle and kind, suddenly change and look at her angrily? Did Lena dislike her


    now because she was sick?


    N burst into tears, even coughing due to her weakened condition. Elijah swiftly carried her back to


    her room. Doctors and nurses didn’t dy, immediately examining her.


    Kasey stood disoriented outside, leaning against the wall. She wanted to cry, but the tears wouldn’t


    come.


    After a while, Elijah emerged. He looked at her with a hint of pity. He patted her shoulder, and they


    exchanged nces before tightly embracing each other.


    “Elijah, did I do something wrong?”


    “No,” Elijah reassured her.


    He understood that Kasey had acted out of maternal love, even if it had led to irrational actions.


    “I still find Sasha very suspicious,” Elijah murmured. He nced at his feet, his thoughts consumed by


    the past few days. A question loomed in his mind.


    Sasha’s mother was Krystal, a human trafficker. So, who was Lena’s mother involved in human


    trafficking?


    Elijah bit his lip. He felt like he was navigating a maze with no clear exit.


    His phone rang. “Mr. Chriss, everything’s been arranged.”


    “How’s it going?”


    “The prison has responded. You can visit Ms. Mosley next weekend.”


    Elijah ended the call, knowing that next weekend could unravel all the mysteries.


    After persistent efforts and persuasion, Chris finally moved into Lena’s apartment.


    One day, when Chris wasn’t home, Lina paid an unexpected visit, catching Lena off guard.


    “What’s the matter?” Lina smiled as she brought bags into the apartment. “Why are you looking at me


    like that? Don’t you recognize me?”


    Lena awkwardly smiled and quickly closed the door. She followed Lina, but thetter headed straight to


    wash her hands in the bathroom. Lena didn’t get a chance to stop her and noticed the electric razor on


    the vanity, causing her cheeks to turn bright red.


    Lina teased with a mischievous grin, “Lenny, is this yours?”


    “I…” Lena’s face reddened further, but she couldn’te up with a lie, so she simply lowered her head.


    Lina couldn’t contain herughter. “Zuko also uses this brand of razor. Do all the Hamerton children like


    this brand?”


    Lena blushed even deeper.


    Lina yfully looked at her. “It seems like I came over on short notice and interrupted something


    between you two?”


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    “No, no!” Lena rushed to exin. “Chris went to the gym today; it’s his ‘workout day.’ Besides, we’re not


    living together…”


    “Hmm?”


    “We’re just roommates, n-not living together. We have separate bedrooms!”


    Lena spoke awkwardly but sincerely, making Linaugh again.


    “Okay, okay, I won’t press further,” Lina said, catching her breath. They settled on the sofa, continuing


    their conversation. “By the way, you went to the hospital the other day, right? Didn’t you initially say you


    wouldn’t visit N? Why the change of heart? Are you still worried about her?”


    “What?” Lena was taken aback.


    “The day I took Sephy for a check-up!” Lina rified.


    Lena paused, suddenly feeling uneasy about it.