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 saw an injustice. Was he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she going to cling to him

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

in Zuko’s hand dropped to the ground with a

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

go along with it! She was willing to do anything

“Zeke, listen to me…

I’m afraid she’ll involve my parents. They are getting older and have invested their lifelong savings in this small store. I can’t let

silent for a while before squeezing

real marriage!” Lina’s face grew even redder. “It’s just… I want to

froze. She looked up and met Zuko’s oppressive gaze,

say, “If

did he know that she persevered and analyzed everything with a

Violet, so you won’t be able to stay in the Grist Group anymore. How will you support yourself when you don’t

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