Valerie was dumbfounded, sensing that something was amiss.


    A few minutester, themotion drew Cyrus into the fitting room.


    As he lifted the curtain and entered, Lucinda pushed Valerie away and stumbled backward herself.


    “Lucinda!” Cyrus eximed, rushing to her side.


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    He paid no attention to Valerie, whoy sprawled on the ground.


    Cyrus caught Lucinda before she fell and held her tight, checking her face to ensure she was unharmed.


    Seeing her well, he silently breathed a sigh of relief.


    He then tenderly held her right hand and began rubbing her palm.


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    Cyrus steadied her, turned around, and extended his hand to help the distressed Valerie up from the floor.


    In a steady voice, he asked, “What happened? Why did you fight without reason?”


    Valerie immediately threw herself into Cyrus’ arms, covering her bleeding mouth as she wept bitterly.


    “Cyrus, she imed that I stole you all from her by telling you the truth that she was the daughter of a criminal instead of your father.


    She wanted to teach me a lesson.


    ”


    Cyrus frowned, casting a stern gaze at Lucinda.


    “Lucinda, this is your fault.


    After all, she’s your sister.


    You should treat her with kindness.


    ”


    Lucinda sneered, opened her handbag, retrieved some cash, and tossed it to Valerie.


    “Consider thispensation.


    ”


    After throwing the money, Lucinda turned around and left without a backward nce.


    As soon as Lucinda departed, Cyrus firmly pinched Valerie’s cheek, and then examined her face.


    In a casual tone, he remarked, “Let me take a look at your face.


    Are you okay?”


    “Ouch…”


    “Cyrus, be gentle.


    It hurts.


    ” Valerie winced, her face scrunched up.


    Expressionless, Cyrus released his grip and dered, “You look fine.