Lilin glared at Sophia. "Only someone like you would be tricked by a few pieces of candy. I'm not a three-year-old, and I don't like candies either!"
Sophia smiled mockingly and said, "Is that so? Then tell us what the 'nice' person did to make you think that in just a few minutes."
Lilin scoffed. "Of course it didn't take just a few minutes to make me think she's a good person! I've known her for a long time, and I am very sure that she's a good person!"
Melinda could not but think Lilin was acting a little crazy, so she pulled her over uneasily and asked, "Out with it, Lilin. Who's this nice person you're talking about?"
Lilin tore her angry gaze away from Sophia to look at Melinda. She then explained nicely, "Mom, do you remember the woman who donated blood to you in the hospital after you got into the car accident? Well, I met her upstairs just now! Now, is she or is she not a very nice person?"
"What? Did you, really? It's been several years! Are you sure it's her?" asked Melinda with shock.
Lilin nodded confidently. "I'm very sure! I've already talked to her, and she also remembered that incident!"
Melinda was overjoyed. She turned to look at Adam excitedly. "Brian, did you hear that? The woman we've been looking for all these years is right here in this restaurant! This must be fate!"
Adam nodded. "You're right. It must be fate. I must take this opportunity to thank her properly for saving your life."
Sophia was a little unhappy and secretly sneered in her heart.
Sophia lowered her head to pretend that she was hurt. "Fine. I shouldn't have said so much. I thought we're all family here, but it seems like I'm still an outsider…"
Melinda looked embarrassed. "We do see you as family, Sophia! But you know how Lilin's temper is. I'm sure she didn't really mean what she said. I'll discipline her when we get back, so please forgive her."
Sophia took a deep breath and wiped her nonexistent tears. "It's okay, Melinda. I understand where Lilin's coming from. It's okay if she doesn't see me as her sister. My mother died early, so I've long been used to being alone."
It pained Adam to see Sophia so hurt and alone. "Lilin, how dare you talk to your sister like that? Hurry up and apologize to her this instant!"
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