The next day, Zuko arrived at the Jenners with his luggage and experienced the cold treatment he had never had before.

Lina had to stay at school to finish her paper before returning home, so she sent him the address and told him to go by himself. Zuko followed the address and arrived at a small lane where the Jenners lived. The house looked old, with creaking wooden floors.

Fortunately, the living space was not cramped. It was a small two-story house, and the Jenners lived on the left side. Downstairs was a living room, kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom, and Dave’s room. Upstairs was a spacious attic facing south with excellent sunlight. Opening the door led to a charming little balcony with black carved railings adorned with blooming roses.

Zuko was immediately drawn to the scenery and asked, “This is…”

Dave softly introduced, “This is my sister’s room.”

Zuko’s lips curled into a smile. “Your parents treat her well. This attic should be the biggest and best room.”

stairs were quite narrow and creaked as they walked down. In this house, everything seemed to make noise. Living there would probably

Zuko smiled faintly.

dressed in a suit and with his shoes polished, projecting the image of the head of the family. Melissa had styled her hair into curls and wore a big red scarf around her neck, a treasured item from their wedding. Meanwhile, Dave

imposing scene

tall and sturdy build, he could probably overpower their whole family with just one arm. Moreover, he was not talkative. Although his face was handsome,

was why they wanted to intimidate him on his

heavily, giving Jesse a

an honest man all his life, had never done anything like this before, so he straightened his body as much as

were trembling slightly. “You… Whatever I ask, y-you

add to their daughter’s had made a mess of it

lips. “Ask whatever you want

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