Every word felt like walking on thin ice, the pain unbearable.

Lila's expression was equally complicated. Just moments ago, she was bristling with anger, but now she seemed frozen, unable to utter a single word.

Brenda forced a smile, “Lila, look at this. Do you remember what it is?"

With that, she took out a sapphire necklace from her handbag.

"This is what you gave me back then. You bought two necklaces with the first money you earned and gave me one. Do you remember?" Brenda showed a nostalgic smile, her gaze distant.

"I've worn this necklace for over twenty years. Not a day has gone by without thinking of you. I've always wanted to make amends, but you... "

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

Jerrold was eventually rescued. Lilah worried he might be traumatized, but the child was always brave, comforting Lilah in return, assuring her he was fine.

Brenda took Lila back with her. Although a night had passed, Lilah had no idea what was said between them just a floor away, leaving her uneasy.

Such a radical person, what if she found an opportunity to harm Brenda?

Lilah couldn't take that risk.

After discussing with Gerard, they had the kitchen prepare two bowls of ginseng chicken soup, and Lilah personally delivered them.

To her surprise, Lila was unusually calm.

Brenda also seemed less sorrowful than when they first met. She sat quietly by Lila's bedside, chatting idly as if two close friends were catching up.

Lila occasionally responded, but more often, she was silent, lost in thought.

"Brenda, it's getting late. Lila needs to rest," Lilah said with a smile.

Brenda paused for a moment, then rose from her seat under Lilah's urging.

"Lila, rest well. I'll visit you again tomorrow. Drink this chicken soup to build up your strength. You're too frail, so I'll have them prepare delicious meals for you every day to ensure you regain your health.

I've informed the doctors to give you a thorough check-up every week. Tomorrow they'll help set your broken bones and do a cardiac scan, you...

"Brenda, you've already said this once," Lilah reminded her, somewhat helplessly.

Brenda then nodded hastily, glancing back repeatedly as she followed Lilah out.

Once they left, Lila's previously downcast eyes suddenly lifted, and the once confused gaze was now filled with intense resentment.

Outside, the orange sunset filtered through the floor-length curtains, casting a warm, rosy glow over the room, breathtakingly beautiful.

Yet, even so, the world's brilliant sunshine could not heal her heart, which had long since decayed and become putrid.