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“Today, I saw him again. This time, I was cornered by debt collectors, and he came to my rescue like a brave
warrior. He paid off my debts and gave me some money to live a good life…
“Today, I sold a girl. I know I am walking down an irreversible path. It’s a treacherous road, but I had no other
choice… I remember someone once told me to live a good life, but I’m sorry, I won’t be able to do it…
“I sent my daughter to the countryside and send her money regularly. I know I’m not a good mother, but I hope my
daughter can have the peaceful life I couldn’t. That way, I won’t let you down…
“Nicholas Thompson.”
Lena took a deep breath and slowly closed the diary.
The name Nicholas Thompson appeared several times in her mother’s diary.
Was he her father? He must be.
Lena smiled but restrained it. Over the years, she had learned to hide her emotions, even when she was alone.
She had finished most of the beer, and the fish soup was ready. There was some leftover rice in the kitchen.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLena ate the fish soup with rice, simply filling her stomach. She wiped her mouth and wrote a few sentences in the
blank space at the back of the diary, as she did every day.
Her wandering life had made her withdrawn, but she still longed for her father’s love, her mother’s care, and the
warmth and happiness of a family. Since she could not have them, she wrote them down.
Unable to see Krystal, Lena wrote in her diary as if she were talking to her.
“I saw Lina again today… Is she my sister? She’s so beautiful! I’ve never seen such a pretty girl before. Her fiance is
handsome too, and his voice is pleasant—he’s a good match for my sister!
“She wanted to give me money today, but I didn’t take it. I feel that if I took it, I might not be able to see her
again… Mm, I want to keep her thinking of me so that I can see her often!
“Mom, I’m not alone in Centrolis anymore. I found my father and my sister, and I found your gun… But I hope they
never find out about my identity because I want each of them to be well and not get their lives in turmoil because
of me.
“Mom, am I doing the right thing?”
After writing the last word, Lena looked up at the sky outside the window. A few pigeons were flying home in the
evening glow. She closed her diary with a wry smile. Once Krystal was executed, Lena would no longer have a
mother. She would never have a family.
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Lina gathered herself and bravely faced the ongoing storm.
The news spread like wildfire, dominating the trending topics list despite Sol Entertainment’s PR tactics.
The police lacked evidence, and they could not confirm Lina’s guilt with just one anonymous tip-off. Nevertheless,
that phone call became a crucial bargaining chip in the ongoing battle for Lina’s innocence.
“How is it? Did you find out anything?” Lina was anxious to know the answer.
The IT department’s experts removed their equipment and looked up at her. “We can determine the general
location of the phone call.”
“Where is it?” she asked.
“A villa on the outskirts.” Several people had searched separately and had come to a unanimous conclusion. “But
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthe location is strange. There seems to be signal interference around, which is why we can’t pinpoint the exact
address.”
“Lina, give me another day.” Renee stepped forward. “I think I can crack this technical issue. Let me try!”
Lina squeezed her hand and gave her a grateful glance.
Just then, someone urgently knocked on the door.
Lina went to open it and saw Zuko and Toph standing outside, both smiling excitedly.
“Pammy, you won’t believe what we found out!” Toph pulled out a report filled with dense data and test results, all
related to the drinks served at that party!
“Look at this.” Zuko pointed to a circled part. “This substance is the culprit behind the celebrities’ vomiting and
diarrhea that night!”
Lina looked at the cluster of chemical symbols and fell into deep thought.
After a while, she exclaimed, “I remember now!
“When an issue arose with the Grist Group’s Rose Dew, I had a bottle of the drink tested. The substance in question
was found in their formula!”
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