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    “Yes.”


    “You’re close to your family, right?” rinda feigned her reaction and apologized. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Thorpe. I’m a bit nervous. I didn’t mean to intrude on your personal life.”


    Recalling that rinda had been under Talon’s control and was about to perform a transnt, Ellie understood that rinda was the most isted and vulnerable person in that situation, leading to her heightened anxiety. Ellie’s family origin wasn’t a secret; nearly everyone in the wealthy and powerful circles knew it, so Ellie wasn’t bothered.


    She replied, “Yes, I’m close to my family.”


    “My sister and I also get along well. We grew up together,” rinda smiled. Because of this bond, she would go to any lengths to seek vengeance for her sister!


    Talon and his family had intended to keep Kaiden and rinda out, but they were surprised to find Jorge standing there with a cane as soon as they entered the living room.


    “Mr. Kaiden Thorpe mentioned he would return. Mr. Jorge Thorpe happened to be avable, so he came to wait,” the old butler exined with a smile.


    “Happening to be avable? It was just an excuse!” Talon thought. He believed Jorge sided with Kaiden, but he couldn’t express any displeasure.


    Instead, he said, “Dad, I’ll wait for Kaiden here. I’ll let you know when he arrives. You can go and…”


    Before Talon could finish his words, Kaiden helped Ellie inside. A slender young woman trailed behind them.


    The woman, who smiled as she met Talon’s eyes, was none other than rinda.


    “Who’s that woman?” the butler asked when he saw Jorge looking at rinda with a puzzled expression.


    rinda stepped forward as Talon and his family looked somber.


    “Hi, Mr. Thorpe, I’m rinda Hilton. I’vee to donate bone marrow for your wife,” she exined. Ellie nced at rinda. Although rinda didn’t know Jorge, she could tell immediately who he was from the way everyone acted. rinda was clever.


    “Where are you from? What nonsense are you talking about?” Erick panicked and quickly signaled to the servant. “Get this woman out of here right away.” rinda was clearly in a vulnerable position. Upon hearing themand, the servant acted promptly.


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    Without hesitation, Ellie positioned herself in front of rinda and fixed a sharp gaze on Erick. “Are you feeling guilty?”


    “Shut up, Erick!” Talon yelled. He realized his son had made a foolish move and red at him.


    rinda gazed at the slim woman standing protectively in front of her. Her eyes disyed conflict and uncertainty, yet thoseplex feelings vanished after just a moment.


    Observing rinda’sposure and the guilty demeanor of Talon and his family, Jorge quickly understood the situation. His anger was evident as he mmed his cane on the floor.


    Ten minutes passed. The group gathered in the living room, awaiting Carole. Tension hung heavy in the air.


    Talon wished to rify matters, but Jorge hadpletely lost faith in Talon and his family. At that moment, Jorge had no patience for Talon’s excuses. Talon had to wait for Carole to arrive and confront her directly.


    Kaiden’s demeanor set him apart from everyone else. While others were anxious, he calmly peeled an orange for Ellie.


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