Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1134

Linda found herself walking on an endless road, surrounded by darkness on both sides. As she searched for the only source of light, she heard the sound of ocean waves and faint calls of "Mommy, mommy..."

Her heart raced as she caught sight of a little girl running toward her with open arms, resembling a bird in flight. "Pammy!" she cried out, rushing forward. But as she reached out, she stepped into emptiness and let out a scream.

Linda abruptly woke up, realizing she was in her own bed at home. Their family doctors and a teary-eyed Nicholas surrounded her, holding her hands tightly.

Struggling to speak, she managed to call out to him, "Nic..."

"I know." He choked. "Zen told me everything."

Linda's eyes filled with sadness and resentment. "We won't... forgive him!"

"I know." He nodded. "Don't worry. I'll handle it."

"Where's our daughter?"

Before Nicholas could respond, there was a soft knock on the door, and Renee entered the room.

Their expressions changed upon seeing her, but Renee remained calm. She had been waiting for this day, relieved that the burden in her heart had finally been lifted.

Renee knelt before them, causing them to be momentarily shocked before feeling a pang and wanting to help her up. But the determined girl insisted on kneeling.

"I'm sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson." Renee spoke softly but heavily. "I should have told the truth from the start, but I was too afraid... I know I was selfish. You might have reunited with your daughter if it wasn't for me. It's my fault. I'm truly sorry..."

"Why would we blame you, you silly goose!" Linda mustered the strength to sit up, and Nicholas helped her. He also helped Renee to her feet. "If not for you, we might have been deceived forever."

"You silly goose, why do you call us Mr. and Mrs. Thompson? You should call us aunt and uncle!"

"What?" Renee was taken aback, her voice choked. "But... I'm Melvin's daughter."

"You can't choose to be anyone's daughter, but you made the right choice in being morally right."

Renee's eyes welled up with tears, and a twitch appeared at the corner of her lips.

Linda slowly got off the bed and unsteadily approached Renee, wiping away her tears. "Now I understand why you kept your distance from us." She smiled through her own tears. "and why you refused to sign the agreement for the share transfer... You did it all for our daughter."

"Aunt..." Renee uttered.

"You're a good kid." Linda wiped her tears away, though her own face was wet. "It's Melvin who is at fault, not you!"

Renee nodded, and for the first time since arriving at the Thompson residence, she smiled without the weight of burdens on her shoulders.

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Meanwhile, Zuko walked hand in hand with Lina in the night. The Thompson residence was just ahead, but he noticed Lina's footsteps slowing down and her gaze cast downward. Though he couldn't see her face clearly, he understood the conflicting emotions she was experiencing.

For the past two days, Lina had been unable to reach Melissa. Even when they managed to connect for a brief moment, it seemed Melissa was avoiding conversation and would hang up quickly.