Everyone was chatting happily except Lena, who stayed silent.
Lina noticed Lena's sadness and gently asked, "What's wrong?"
Lena looked at her, hesitated, and then said, "I... I saw Nala."
"So, she really is sick, huh?" Toph chimed in, always direct. "I heard Elijah and Kasey have been really upset lately. My info was correct, wasn't it?"
"Yeah, she's sick," Chris replied softly. "But she's not the same Nala we knew."
"What do you mean?"
"She used to be thrilled to see Lenny, but this time... she actually said she hates her."
They were all confused.
Lena had been baffled these past few days.
Lina held Lena's hand and comforted her, "Kids have tantrums, especially when they're unwell. If you visit her more, she might get back to her old self."
Lena nodded, but Lina had different thoughts.
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The next day, Lina took Persephone for a checkup at the hospital. The 1-year-old Persephone was healthy and calm during the blood test, captivating the hospital staff.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the hospital, there was a somber atmosphere.
Both were heiresses from wealthy families, one full of life, the other battling illness.
Lina handed Persephone to the nanny and headed to Nala's ward after a restroom stop.
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