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Lina gave him a gentle nudge. "I know."
"I really love you."
Her grin grew even brighter. "I know!"
"Honey, I..." Zuko wanted to say something even more affectionate, but Lena knocked on the door.
"Lina!"
Zuko took a deep breath with a helpless expression.
Lina smiled and let Lena in, but she noticed a few people accompanying Lena.
"Mr. Chriss?"
Elijah nodded, and Kasey also greeted them warmly.
Nala hopped around Lina's bedside. "Where's the little baby?"
"Hey, Nala!" Elijah hurriedly stopped her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It's okay." Lina smiled and patiently explained to Nala, "The baby is in the baby room next door. But she's asleep
right now. How about you play with her when she wakes up?"
Nala clapped her hands excitedly and ran over to Lena.
Elijah looked somewhat helpless and frowned, chiding Kasey in a hushed tone, "I told you not to bring her along.
Look, she's just causing trouble!"
"What's the harm in that?" Zuko said warmly, "It's in a child's nature! Mr. Chriss, I have a daughter now too, and I
wouldn't want to see anyone mistreat their daughter!"
The playful Nala made a face at her father and hid behind Kasey and Lena.
Elijah chuckled and had to surrender. He handed over a congratulatory gift and also his resignation.
"This is..." Zuko and Lina exchanged glances in slight surprise.
"I've thought about this carefully. I hope you both approve it."
Lina pursed her lips. She had known long ago that Elijah would not stay in the Thompson Group all his life. The
Chriss family was not a major one, but it was still reputable in Centrolis. There must be things in the family waiting
for Elijah.
Moreover, he had worked hard for the Thompson Group all these years. His contribution was essential to the
company's secure foundation. It was well within reason that he took a step back after everything he had
accomplished.
Kasey stepped forward and said quietly, "Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton, Elijah has been working for the Thompson Group
for many years, and now he wants his own space and career. I hope you can understand."
Zuko and Lina exchanged glances again and nodded.
"We wish you..." Zuko patted Elijah's shoulder with a smile. "Both a successful career and a happy family!"
He emphasized the word "family".
Lina noticed that Kasey blushed. Kasey's gaze at Elijah was different, too. Although she had a love-hate relationship
with the man, her love had ultimately prevailed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter chatting for a while, Kasey had to leave for something, and Elijah took Nala to look at the next room at the
door.
"That's the little baby," Elijah said softly. "She's very small and cute, isn't she?"
Nala nodded. Her clear gaze was innocent as she looked at Elijah. "Dad, when are you and mommy giving me a
little sister?"
"Uh..." Elijah had no idea how to answer that.
This was when a gentle voice echoed from behind. "When your dad starts loving your mom, you'll naturally have a
little sister."
Elijah looked up and saw Lena walking over. He sneered. "It can happen without love, too."
Lena's eyes were cold as she stared at him. "Mr. Chriss, I still believe that a child is the result of the parents' love.
They're born to be cherished and to elevate the parents' relationship. Not like you..."
"What about me?"
"You treat your wife like a tool!"
Elijah was rendered speechless. It was the first time in his life he had been confronted like that.
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