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!?

helped out a little when he saw an injustice. Was he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she going to cling to him for the rest of her

Her face reddened as she hurriedly explained, “Zeke, don’t worry.

in Zuko’s hand dropped to the ground with

words became incoherent. She could not explain it clearly. She just wanted to use

with it! She was willing to do anything as long as she could protect her family’s small supermarket. Also, when she hid behind him just now, she felt an unparalleled sense

“Zeke, listen to me…

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

for a while before squeezing out a few words in a low voice.

Lina’s face grew even redder. “It’s

She looked up and met Zuko’s oppressive

about to say, “If

did he know that she persevered and analyzed everything with

me today by fighting against Violet, so you won’t be able to stay in the Grist Group anymore. How will you

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