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?”

I didn’t come here today for this meal. Mr. Grist, just say

his eyes

eyes that made it difficult to guess or understand him. He was unlike anyone Fred had met

have a better man to love and care for her. If it were not for his niece’s bullying, she would not have married Zuko. With these thoughts in mind,

I won’t beat around the bush with you two,” he said softly. “I invited you here today because

think that

“I—”

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

her head and smiled, discreetly

Grist, your niece brought her own misfortune upon herself. She’s in this situation entirely due

of Ms. Jenner, after all. Violet wouldn’t have copied it if

of logic is this?” Lina scoffed. “Had I drawn something original, does that mean I deserve my work being

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