Two days later, in the late afternoon, Dylan, who was holding hands with his two twin sisters, and Maya, who had just returned from working at the restaurant, went to the dentist's office to pick Lena up to go home. They saw Lena walking out of the clinic with a confused look, constantly staring at her smartphone.

"What is it, Lena?" Maya asked.

"Um... Doctor Irene asked for my help because I once told her about Mr. Robert, who handled my inheritance. She said her lawyer was incompetent, so I just gave her Mr. Robert's phone number. Is that okay?" Lena replied.

"Hmm... is that so? She wants to handle her divorce?" Dylan asked.

"Yes, but also about asset division, child custody, child support, spousal support... or whatever... I don't really understand," Lena answered.

"That's good, it gives Mr. Robert and his firm some business," Maya replied with a smile.

"Of course it's fine. Let her call Mr. Robert and tell him herself later. We don't need to interfere. Let's go home," Dylan suggested.

"Okay," Maya and Lena replied simultaneously.

They then walked behind Dylan, who was heading to the parking lot. Lena immediately moved closer to Maya.

"Hey Maya, what do you think he did? Doctor Irene showed me a printout of her husband's chat history when he contacted me, and she apologized profusely to me. How do you think she got that printout?" Lena asked.

"I don't know, I'm sure it's Dylan's doing, but it was to help you and Clara, so let's not discuss it any further," Maya answered.

"Hmm... you're right. Alright, let's forget about it," Lena replied.

"Hey, why are you walking so slowly? Are your stomachs hurting?" Dylan asked, turning around, concerned.

"No, my stomach is perfectly fine," Lena answered, touching her belly.

"Yeah, relax," Maya replied, also touching her belly.

Suddenly, Fiona and Iris approached Maya and Lena. They immediately took both of their hands and started walking again.

"Come on, Big Sister Maya... I'll help," Fiona said.

"I'll help Big Sister Lena," Iris added.

"Haha... thanks, Fiona... Iris," Maya said cheerfully.

"Are we having nuggets tonight?" Fiona asked.

"I want nuggets," Iris added.

"Yes, Big Sister Lena will cook them later, right Big Sister Lena?" Maya said, turning to look at Lena.

"You got it. Relax, we're good," Lena replied, giving a thumbs-up and winking.

"But we have to go pick up Amy and Ellie, who are talking with Aunt Melissa at her place, with Clara and Aaron right now," Dylan said.

"Yesss... let's go," Fiona and Iris said together.

They immediately got into the car. Dylan then drove off to pick up Amy and Ellie, who were currently at Melissa's apartment with Clara and Aaron. After a 10-minute drive, they arrived at a comfortable and nice apartment complex in the middle of the city.

Maya and Lena took Fiona and Iris to play in the outdoor children's playground in the complex. Dylan went upstairs to pick up everyone. When he reached the apartment door, he heard voices still coming from inside. He paused before knocking and leaned against the wall.

"CATS," Dylan said.

[Go ahead and listen, sir. I have already tapped it.]

The conversation inside the apartment immediately appeared in Dylan's head. He leaned casually against the wall with his arms crossed and his eyes closed.

"So, Auntie admits everything? When you were still married, you were already cheating with that man named Trevor?" Amy asked sharply.

"At the time, I felt lonely... bored... and abandoned... so I..."

"I don't need excuses, Auntie. Yes or no?" Amy asked again in a tone full of authority.

The atmosphere inside suddenly went silent, but Dylan could roughly imagine the situation. Then another voice was heard.

"Why didn't you just focus on Clara? Because you chased your own desires, you unknowingly neglected Clara. Do you know that Clara was bullied at school? Do you know whether Clara got good or bad grades?" Amy asked loudly.

The atmosphere was silent again. The only sound was sobbing, which seemed to be coming from Melissa, and then something moving was heard. Suddenly,

"I'm sorry, Clara. I should have listened to you from the start and prioritized you over that man. I'm sorry," Melissa said.

"Yes... Mom," Clara said, who seemed to be crying and hugging Melissa, judging by the sound.

After a moment of silence with only the sound of two people crying inside and quietness, the sound of something shifting was heard again.

"Auntie, for now, Amy and I are asking that Clara stay with us. Amy and I want you to sort out your feelings and priorities first, or if possible, get some therapy first. It's not that we don't trust you, but this is all for Clara's own good," Ellie said.

"I understand. I won't blame Clara if she wants to leave me. I really have been neglecting her all this time... Please take care of Clara, and when I'm ready, I'll be the one to come and visit her," Melissa said.

"Thank you, Mom," Clara replied.

"Alright, in that case, please excuse us. Dylan said he was on his way earlier and should arrive any minute now," Ellie said.

"Yes, thank you for coming here... I understand now. All this time I've been so shallow... I admit I'm not ready to be with Clara, and if I force myself, I'll only end up hurting Clara... Thank you for bringing me back to my senses," Melissa said.

"You're welcome, Auntie," Amy replied.

"Aaron, please take care of Clara, okay? I approve of your relationship. Don't take after me, and don't ever become like me," Melissa said.

"Of course, Auntie. I promise to take care of Clara forever," Aaron said firmly.

"Say hello to your brother for me," Melissa replied.

Dylan cut the wiretap. He nodded to himself, smiling. "Ding," the elevator opened. "Tap... tap... tap," "thump," Fiona and Iris suddenly jumped and hugged Dylan, who turned to see the elevator. Maya and Lena walked toward him.

"What took you so long?" Maya asked.

"Yeah, they're tired," Lena added, pointing at Fiona and Iris.

"No, Big Sister Lena, I'm not tired," Fiona replied.

"Yeah, I can still play," Iris added.

"But it's getting late, and we're ready to go home now," Maya countered.

"Click," hearing the commotion outside the apartment, the door opened. Ellie peeked out and saw Maya, Lena, Fiona, and Iris standing in front of her door. She also saw Dylan leaning casually against the wall.

"All set?" Dylan asked, turning to look at Ellie.

"All set. Just a moment, another goodbye," Ellie answered, smiling.

The door closed again. Not long after, Ellie, Amy, Aaron, and Clara came out of the apartment unit. Melissa walked them out. Dylan immediately gave Melissa a slight bow, which she returned. Then they headed towards the elevator. Dylan glanced at Clara's face as she walked beside Aaron; she looked calm and relieved, as if she had let go of a heavy burden she had been carrying all this time.

"Okay, everything ended well," Dylan thought to himself.

[Thankfully, sir.]

"Thank you, CATS," Dylan replied.

[You are welcome, sir. Happy to be of service.]

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