The scene caught Fred off guard. He slowly raised his head and squinted. His smile was skeptical. “Mr. Hamerton, you’re so young. How did you…”

“Ahem, ahem!” Zuko coughed heavily.

Lina tightened her hand that was holding his arm and desperately gave him a look.

“Uh, yes.” Zuko managed to squeeze out a few words with difficulty. “I… can’t eat sugary foods.”

He comforted himself inwardly. Yes, he never liked sweet things anyway! After speaking, he looked at Lina. The young woman was smiling brightly. She was really asking for a beating!

That was right! He must teach her a lesson when they got home while Melissa could not see them!

“So that’s how it is.” Fred, astute as he was, immediately understood the reason, but he played along. “Shall I change a few dishes for you then?”

for this meal. Mr. Grist, just say what you want to say. My wife

his

sharp features and deep eyes that made it difficult to guess or understand him. He was unlike anyone Fred had met before. As for Lina beside Zuko, she was

Fred felt a bit uncomfortable. A girl like Lina should have a better man to love and care for her. If it were not for his niece’s

said softly. “I invited you here today

sneered. “Do you think that we played a

“I—”

wife and I have the spare money to hire paid posters?” Zuko asked, pulling Lina’s hand and holding it

aback for a moment before she lowered her head and smiled, discreetly placing her other hand on top

this situation entirely due to her own actions. So there’s really no need for you to come to

Jenner, after all. Violet

“Had I drawn something original, does that mean

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