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!?

Was he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she going

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

in Zuko’s hand dropped to the ground with

not explain

her, she would go along with it! She was willing to do anything as long

“Zeke, listen to me…

don’t find someone to marry. I’m afraid she’ll involve my parents.

pace in arranging the shelves slowed down, and he fell silent for a while before squeezing

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

met Zuko’s oppressive gaze, which caused her heartbeat to quicken

thought she was about to say, “If you’re not

she persevered and analyzed everything with a

against Violet, so you won’t be able to stay in the Grist Group anymore. How

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