Chapter 695

"Madam Zimmerman, how could I not come to your birthday party? I was too busy with work last year, but this year, I've put work aside to come and attend your party," Linda said, linking arms with Agatha. As Lina opened the gift, Linda continued, "Madam Zimmerman, I don't have much to offer you, and I know you don't lack anything either. But when I saw this ruby, I immediately felt it would suit you. So, I bought it as a birthday gift for you. I wish you abundant health and happiness." Seeing the ruby, Agatha patted Linda's hand, chiding, "I told you to not prepare any gifts—just come and visit me. Like you said, I don't lack anything. Now that you've given me something, I'm being put in a tough spot. How can I repay you?" "You don't have to," Linda replied. "As your student, it wouldn't be proper for me to come empty-handed. Besides, the time I spent with you during those years was one of the happiest and most memorable periods of my life." Agatha had also heard about what happene