Chapter 119


    When Tina saw John’s name being disyed on her phone screen, she didn’t dare to pick up the call.


    Fear flooded her mind at that instant. She was afraid that John had seen the news and refused to believe


    in her exnation. The phone kept ringing for a very long time before the call eventually disconnected.


    Immediately after that, Sylvia called her. Initially, Tina thought that something bad had happened at the


    orphanage. The moment she picked up her phone, all she could hear was Sylvia’s concerned voice.


    “What’s wrong, Tina? Did you have a fight with Mr. Carter?”


    “What?” Tina was stunned to hear that.


    “He called you earlier, but you didn’t pick up. He was worried that you’re mad at him. Did you two fight?”


    Sylvia borated.


    She had always busied herself with the orphanage’s matters, so she didn’t know about the news that


    ruined Tina’s reputation on the inte.


    The older woman advised sincerely, “Even though you two may not be rted by blood, I can still see


    that you treat each other just like biological siblings. Both of you are truly blessed to have found each


    other. Since you’re a family, you have tomunicate with each other if you happen to be in a conflict…”


    Tears started rolling down Tina’s cheeks. She couldn’t stop her voice from choking up as she replied,


    “Okay. I understand. I’ll call him right now.”


    “Oh dear, what are you crying for?” Sylvia asked in bewilderment. “Did Mr. Carter really do something


    that hurt your feelings?”


    “No. It’s not like that.” Tina was afraid that Sylvia might misunderstand John because of her reaction.


    “They’re just minor things. Don’t worry.”


    The moment she was done speaking, she quickly ended the call and took a deep breath. Then, she


    located John’s phone number and dialed it.


    The moment the call went through, John’s anxious voice could be heard.


    “Tina, I heard that you got abducted yesterday. I called the hospital just now, but they told me you’ve


    already left. Where are you right now?”


    Tina didn’t reply at all.


    Feeling rather guilty, John continued, “It’s all my fault. I’m your older brother, but I wasn’t there for you…”


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    “It’s not your fault,” Tina replied firmly.


    She had so many things to tell John. Sylvia might have referred to her and John as a family, but thetter


    was never her real older brother to begin with. What the boss said to her earlier rang true as well. She


    had caused so much troubletely. Did she really want John to deal with all of her problems for her?


    Since Samuel had never believed in her, should she tell John all about it? Even if she did, was she


    expecting John to get into a huge fight with his own partner just for her sake?


    Tina knew that John cared for her simply because he felt guilty about his own missing sister. She knew


    she didn’t have that much power to make him sacrifice everything for her. In the end, she said, “I’m fine,


    John. Don’t worry about me. I couldn’t get used to the hospital no matter what, so I went home to rest.”


    After ensuring that Tina was safe, John believed her excuses and went back to work. As for Tina, now


    that she was fired, she had nothing else to do. So, she ended up spending a week recuperating in her


    apartment.


    Soon, Tina tried to look for other jobs. Every time, she would attend the interviews with a hopeful outlook.


    Yet, she would always return dejectedly. One month passed in the blink of an eye. Once again, Tina


    found herself receiving a call that notified her of hertest failure in an interview.


    However, the interviewer had told her confidently that she would most definitely pass just half an hour


    ago. To think that his tone would change drastically before she knew it… Anxiously, Tina couldn’t help


    but ask, “Why did I fail?” The interviewer was silent for a moment. In the end, he could only hint at her


    helplessly, “Ourpany prioritizes our employees’ conduct and mannerisms. You might want to


    improve on this aspect. Also, I received orders from my superiors to kick you out. I fear that as long as


    your name is Tina Lynd, you won’t be able to find a proper job in Freesia…”


    After saying all of that, the interviewer quickly hung up on Tina. She understood what he meant


    immediately. She was banned from all careers in Freesia. Tina could only hug her nket while breaking


    down into tears. Despair flooded her heart at that moment. Just then, someone called her. “Are you Miss


    Lynd? Congrattions, you’ve passed your interview. Our boss is very satisfied with you. You maye


    to work.”