Chapter 1567


    Zachary gazed at her, feeling utterly helpless. He switched on the TV, and a surveince video popped


    up, revealing Lena inside the secret room.


    Lena sat huddled in a dim corner, clutching her knees tightly.


    She kept count of the days—this marked her third day there. It hadn’t been long but felt like an eternity


    in this gloomy environment.


    Surveying her surroundings, she found no escape route. Facing whoever lurked beyond was equally


    challenging. She had no choice but to wait for an opportunity.


    During these days, Zachary diligently delivered her meals. Even though theycked vor, she ate


    every crumb. She understood that losing hope wasn’t an option in such dire circumstances. She had to


    wait patiently, preserve her energy, and prepare for her escape.


    Zachary paused the video and turned to Sasha, his eyes searching for answers.


    “Do you… truly want me to eliminate her?” he asked.


    Sasha was visibly irritated and rolled her eyes. “Why do you have so much to say?”


    Zachary sighed again. “Even if you’re not twin sisters, Lena… She’s far from ordinary, and eliminating


    her won’t be easy.”


    “What are you getting at?” she asked.


    “You witnessed it yourself. She can eat and sleep in these conditions. What does that mean? She’s


    conserving her strength, figuring out how to deal with us!”


    “Then we should eliminate her even more!” Sasha snapped. “Zachary, you’re not going soft on her, are


    you?”


    Taken aback, Zachary fell silent.


    “In any case, I don’t want to see her anymore!” Sasha red at Zachary. “You promised my mother


    you’d take good care of me. When I was young, you promised to help me with anything I wanted. Are


    you thinking of going back on your word now?”


    “Sasha…”


    “Enough!” Sasha’s voice trembled. “You’re just a stray dog my mother rescued! What right do you have


    to control my life?!”


    Zachary’s eyes widened, and his fists clenched.


    Disbelief consumed him.


    He never imagined that the girl he had raised with such care, the one he had protected at all costs, the


    girl he had been willing to steal and rob for when they had almost no money, viewed his years of


    devotion as nothing more than a stray dog begging for scraps…


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    Zachary smiled bitterly.


    “I’m tired!” Sasha looked at him disdainfully, then turned and headed to her room. “I’m going to buy


    some clothes for the celebration party tomorrow morning. When I return, I hope that woman is no


    longer in this world!”


    –


    The next morning, heavy footsteps woke Lena from her slumber.


    She was naturally alert, even in sleep. These footsteps seemed to resonate from the depths of hell.


    Zachary opened the door, allowing a faint light to creep in.


    Lena stirred slightly, observing him as he bent down to ce a tray of food before her.


    Today’s meal was rather extravagant, but Zachary’s demeanor was unnaturally cold.


    “Is this…” Lena smirked. “Is this my final meal?”


    Zachary didn’t deny it.


    Lena looked up at him. He appeared haggard with dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn’t slept


    well.


    In truth, he hadn’t. Sasha’sbel of him as a stray dog weighed heavily on his heart, suffocating him.


    Lena began eating calmly.


    Zachary crouched in front of her, silently watching. Lena, like Krystal, remained calm andposed


    even in life-and-death situations. She radiated unwavering strength in the face of peril.


    It was something Sasha couldn’t muster.


    Although their characters vastly differed, they were twins.


    Suddenly, Zachary wondered what might have happened if Lena had been the one standing by


    Krystal’s side. Could the oue have been different?


    Lena took a sip of soup. “You’ve been with my mother for many years. Has it been challenging?”


    Zachary squinted at her but remained silent.