"What's wrong?" Lina looked at her in confusion and asked, "Did you go to the hospital that day?"
"I did," Lena replied softly.
She had gone to the hospital but had no memory of meeting Lina. Moreover, she hadn't visited Nala's ward that day. She knew Nala was now wary of her and didn't want to add to the girl's stress while she was unwell.
Lena frowned. Could there be a misunderstanding?
Just then, Chris returned home with a bag of fresh fruits, all of which Lena loved. Zuko followed behind him.
"You both came just in time!" Chris smiled. "Stay for lunch. I've improved my cooking skills!"
"Your cooking was already great," Lina teased. "That's why Lenny gained some weight."
Lena instinctively glanced at her waistline.
Chris smiled and took the groceries into the kitchen. He prepared a table full of dishes and soup in no time, impressing Lina.
If Zuko had prepared this spread, it would have taken forever, and the kitchen would be a mess afterward. Plus, they wouldn't even be sure if the food would be edible.
As they chatted and ate, they soon discussed the Chrisses.
"Tell Elijah not to worry," Zuko said. "I've contacted Grandpa Rowan. Uncle Carter will bring the Irwins' medicine from Southeast Aciatic to treat Nala."
"That's great!" Chris smiled. "Now Lenny can finally relax, and Alexander won't have to worry so much!"
"I heard from Uncle Carter that the best treatment for this illness is a bone marrow transplant. Hasn't Elijah found his sister? Why haven't they done the compatibility test yet?"
"No idea," Chris said indifferently. "It's said that his sister is quite difficult. She's laid out some very strict conditions. The Chrisses seem to genuinely consider giving half their fortune to this just-found illegitimate daughter."
"What?"
"Do as I say," Elijah said in a low voice. "But keep it quiet and ensure it's done in secret."
The subordinate hesitated momentarily before asking, "Mr. Chriss, are you still suspicious of her?"
Elijah's eyes narrowed slightly. What reason did he have not to be suspicious? Unless he saw the DNA test results, he could only treat that woman as a fraud!
"We'll discuss the rest later. For now, find the driver and get ready to go to the prison."
The subordinate was about to comply when Elijah's phone rang.
"Is this Mr. Elijah Chriss?"
"I am."
"This is Centrolis Prison... There's something we need to inform you about. The female inmate you wanted to meet, Bianca Mosley, committed suicide the day before yesterday!"
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