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Christina's grin faltered briefly, but she quickly regained her composure and softened her voice to persuade him, "Ben, it's Christina. Don't you recall me? I even brought this cake for you. Why don't you try some?"

In the past, she had used treats to manipulate Ben into becoming her loyal follower. However, she didn't anticipate it to be effective this time.

He hurled the cake and other items she offered him directly onto the floor. As if that wasn't enough, he proceeded to trample on them.

"You're an awful person! I despise you! It's entirely your fault that Mom doesn't care for me anymore!" he shouted.

His voice was so loud that it drew Eric's attention. When he spotted Christina, his face contorted with revulsion.

"Why are you here?" he inquired harshly. "Are you stalking me?"

"No, it's merely a coincidence," Christina answered. She nervously bit her lower lip as she gazed at him.