Chris held Lena's hand as they entered the hospital.
Zachary stayed nearby, hidden in a corner, silently observing. He had mixed feelings.
Character-wise, Lena resembled Krystal. They both had fiery tempers and seemed aloof on the surface but were genuinely passionate underneath.
On the other hand, Sasha was different. Despite her outwardly friendly demeanor and knack for making friends, she harbored a cold and ruthless interior. She would exploit anyone or anything to achieve her goals.
Zachary was in a dilemma. He felt sorry for Sasha because Krystal had been so engrossed in her business that she had neglected her daughter for years.
Over the years, Sasha and Zachary had come to rely on each other. Therefore, regardless of the magnitude of Sasha's wrongdoing, he was unwilling to punish her.
He let out a deep sigh and returned to Sasha. He recounted everything he had witnessed and heard that day and handed her a thick stack of photographs, the result of an investigation he had commissioned. All the photos featured Lena, capturing her various emotions, particularly when she was with Lina and Chris.
Sasha was thrilled to see the photographs and praised Zachary's capabilities. She selected a few typical ones and affixed them to the wall.
"If you want to replace her, you must become her entirely. Can you do it?" he asked.
"Why can't I?" Sasha replied absentmindedly, her attention fixed on the pictures of Chris.
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