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Lena was taken aback. She could not come up with an answer to the question, nor could she respond well.
"Chris... Renee isn't my enemy."
"You're the one who isn't treating her like one!" Chris sighed in exasperation. "But what about her? She despises you
to the core. She not only sees you as an enemy but as a nemesis!"
Lena's fists clenched tightly at her side.
"I'm not trying to stir up trouble between you." Chris held her shoulders. "I'm just using my military experience to
tell you that mutual sacrifices happen frequently on the battlefield. A bullet won't change its course because you're
retreating, and an enemy won't spare you just because you're stepping back!
"Your retreat will only make her more overbearing! Just because Pammy is in the middle doesn't mean you should
be hesitant!"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLena was stunned. Chris' words struck a chord and made her see the depth of his concern.
After a long silence, she smiled, her cheeks blushing like peach petals.
Chris was entranced, as if her smile lit up the whole world. "Lenny, I—"
"Let's go help Lina with her discharge procedures first," Lena interrupted with a smile.
"Oh."
"She's only a little over a month pregnant, and she's been a bit exhausted lately. The doctor said she needs to finish
the nutrient drip before going home."
"Mm..."
"After we're done with the paperwork, let's go in together!"
"Oh, sure..." Chris' eyes lit up suddenly. "What did you say?"
"I said, let's go in together, help Lina tidy up, and then take them home!"
Chris seemed a bit dazed for a moment, not immediately grasping the context.
Lena gently held his hand and told him, "I'll listen to you."
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The hospital room was now occupied only by the members of The Happy Four. Yet, the atmosphere could not revert
to how it used to be.
Lina glanced at her phone discreetly. The Happy Four group chat had been silent for a while. The term "happy"
seemed no longer fitting for them.
"Renee, Toph." She smiled gently. "You both can go back if you want. Having Zuko here is enough."
Toph was about to agree, but Renee sat there motionless. She asked softly, "Lina, maybe I should stay with you.
Zuko is a man and might not have the fullest consideration..."
"I'm her husband. How could I overlook things?" Zuko smiled faintly. "Renee, do you have something to tell her?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRenee's expression faltered, her gaze somewhat evasive.
"Nothing important," she said after a moment. "I just feel that since Lina's pregnant now, she shouldn't strain
herself too much. But with so much to handle at the company, I thought..."
"You don't need to worry about that." Zuko stood beside Lina, one hand on her shoulder. He smiled at Renee. "I'm a
member of the Thompsons now, so helping with family matters is only natural."
Renee frowned, Zuko's words hitting her like a retort.
At that moment, Lena and Chris entered. Zuko turned toward them. "By the way, Lena, Pammy is pregnant now,
and there are many things she can't personally handle. Please keep an eye on the company matters for her, okay?"
Lena nodded seriously.
"You're a grassroots employee." Zuko's tone was low. "And your perspective on things differs from ours. To have a
promising future, a corporation must consider various opinions and look at problems from different angles."
Renee's mood soured. However, Lina seemed to agree with Zuko as she smiled without a word.
Toph had no interest in these matters, let alone advocating for her. Renee just felt like a heavy stone was lodged in
her chest.
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