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!?

had only helped out a little when he saw an injustice. Was he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she going to cling to him for

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

hand dropped to the ground with

head ached, and her words became incoherent. She could not explain it clearly.

it! She was willing to do anything as long as she could protect her family’s small supermarket.

“Zeke, listen to me…

looks of 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 older and

before squeezing out a few words in a low voice. “Isn’t getting

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

and met Zuko’s oppressive gaze, which caused

to say, “If you’re not willing, then

that she persevered and

be able to stay in

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