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    “Fine. Then wait until it’s all cleared. I’ll make sure you hand me that agreement yourself,” Christina said with a light shrug. She was confident she could clear Eloise’s poison, and Brendon was bound to lose the bet.


    Her calm, confident tone irritated him. The Christina in front of him felt distant—proud, untouchable, andpletely out of reach. She wasn’t the woman he remembered. And for some reason, that stung.


    “I’ve taken the invitation to your engagement party. Is there anything else?” Christina asked, ncing at the two.


    “No. That’s all,” Brendon replied with a cold expression. He watched her turn and walk away without looking back, and a wave of frustration washed over him.


    Brendon pulled his arm away from Ynda and muttered, frowning, “It’s a bit warm.”


    Then, he turned and left. Ynda stood frozen, feeling both hurt and furious.


    Something about Brendon had changed—and not in her favor.


    The moment Christina stepped into the courtyard of the vi, Chloe rushed toward her like a breeze of joy.


    “Christina, you’re finally home!” Chloe said breathlessly, throwing her arms around Christina. “I’ve missed you so much.”


    Christina smiled and returned the embrace, gently patting Chloe’s head. “I missed you too.”


    “Are you hungry?” Chloe asked excitedly, pulling back. “I asked the kitchen to prepare all your favorite dishes. Everything’s ready.”


    Christina’s lips curved into a gentle smile. “A bit, yes, I’d love that.”


    “Great! Let’s dig in,” Chloe said, linking her arm with Christina’s as they headed inside. “Dn’s at the office, so it’s just the two of us for now.”


    “Okay,” Christina nodded, walking with Chloe. After a brief pause, she looked at Chloe with gentle concern. “How are you feeling today?”


    Chloe’s face lit up even more. “So much better! My vision has cleared, and I’m in better shape than before. King is incredible. I still can’t believe how quickly I recovered.”


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    She spoke with admiration, her voice full of awe. “Seriously, how can someone be so skilled? King’s medical abilities are beyond anything I’ve ever seen. And Dn practically came back from the brink of death because of King. If I ever get the chance to meet King in person, I swear I’ll thank him with all my heart. No gift would ever be enough.”


    She went on, her voice bright with emotion as she sang King’s praises one after another. Her admiration deepened with every word, unaware that the person she admired so much stood right beside her. Christina listened in silence, a slight blush warming her cheeks.


    Suddenly realizing she might have gone overboard, Chloe grinned sheepishly. “Oops—I’ve been rambling, haven’t I? But honestly, Christina, you’re just as incredible in my eyes.”


    Christina smiled, her voice calm and affectionate. “And you, Chloe, are just as amazing.”


    The two walked to the dining room, chatting andughing along the way.


    As they sat down to eat, Christina felt truly content. To her, this was what life was really about: cherishing simple, beautiful moments. Hard work was just a path to such happiness. There was no need to search endlessly for life’s meaning. Simply living it well and embracing its ups and downs was meaningful enough.


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