Lina felt like she should say something but did not know what to say. Every time she thought about Ziuko, her heart felt like it was being gnawed at by ants, causing unbearable pain.

However, if Ziko had not been there, she would have had a hard time dealing with it alone. Lina bit her lip, and in her mind, these words flashed like lightning—three days, marriage certificate, smashing the store.

She took a deep breath, and a bold thought emerged.

“Z-Zeke,” she tried calling his name, “Your name is Zeke, right?”

Zuko’s back stiffened, and he paused in arranging the shelves. Even though he was facing away from her, he could still sense her trembling.

“Zeke, how about… we stay together?” she asked.

“What?” Zuko’s tone changed as he turned around abruptly, his deep gaze fixed on her.

What nonsense was this girl saying!?

he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she

noticed his change in expression. Her face reddened as she hurriedly explained, “Zeke, don’t worry. I’m not saying we should get married! I’m just saying,

of drink in Zuko’s hand dropped to the

living together!” Lina’s head ached, and her words became incoherent. She could not explain it clearly. She just wanted to use

the store. Since Violet wanted her to marry Zeke to humiliate her, she would go along with it! She was willing to do anything as long as she could protect her family’s small supermarket.

“Zeke, listen to me…

it, Violet won’t let me off if I don’t find someone to marry. I’m afraid she’ll involve my parents. They are getting

pace in arranging the shelves slowed down, and he fell silent for a while before squeezing out a few words in a low voice. “Isn’t getting married

face grew even redder. “It’s just… I want to

She looked up and met Zuko’s oppressive gaze, which caused her

say,

she persevered and analyzed everything

be able to stay in the Grist Group

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