The doctor paused momentarily, then said, "Just a while ago, Mr. Chriss' sister came."
"Sister?" Chris suddenly felt something was amiss. "What sister?"
The doctor didn't elaborate. He managed to smile at Chris and departed.
Lena whispered, "Did you forget? Didn't they mention that the Chrisses have an illegitimate daughter..."
Chris frowned. "So... this illegitimate daughter turned out to be a bone marrow match for Nala?"
Lena remained silent and turned toward the ward. Nala's emotions had steadied, but she still lay curled up on the bed, softly weeping. It was a heart-wrenching sight.
But what did her reaction just now signify?
She mentioned hating her aunt. Didn't she used to say her favorite person was her aunt?
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Lina and Zuko were preparing for their second child.
One day, the group gathered at a lesser-known outdoor restaurant, relishing delicious food and the warmth of the spring sun.
Chris playfully suggested they should have enough children to form a soccer team, a boost for the Hamerton population.
Zuko paled and hastily clutched Lina's hand, glaring at Chris. "You rascal! You only know how to talk nonsense! My wife won't put up with this!"
A little later, Toph and Arya arrived.
Seeing them holding hands, they all smiled knowingly.
Toph had just completed details for a new comic and was starving. As soon as he sat down, he dug into his food, earning a light tap on his head from Arya. She seemed to scold him, but her eyes brimmed with tender affection.
They discussed the recent comic exhibition. It had been a tremendous success, and their new collaboration had received rave reviews. Several major production companies had even expressed interest in buying the rights.
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