Chapter 857

Lexi didn't fully understand what Linda meant but nodded anyway. "If you feel really tired, you should rest early, Mommy. I can play by myself, and Zoey and the driver can take me to school. But Mommy, you and Daddy have to take care of yourselves, or I'll be worried." Hearing Lexi's words made Linda's heart soften. People often said daughters were like a ray of sunshine, and Lexi was exactly that for her. "Don't worry," Linda replied with a gentle smile. "I've been taking good care of myself." After finishing her spaghetti, she went upstairs to shower and rest. Before heading to bed, Lexi tiptoed into Linda's room, kissed her on the cheek, and said, "Goodnight, Mommy. I'm going to sleep now." "Goodnight, Lexi," Linda replied with a warm smile. … The next morning, Linda and the lawyer, SIdney Sawyer, went to Lauren's home. The house had originally been purchased by Linda before she got married. It had sat empty for years until Lauren came to her for help. Linda had offered it