After spending only a few days at home, Zuko hurried back to Jangasas.

As soon as he arrived, Zuko presented the bangle to Lina as if offering her a prize.

Lina was both surprised and pleased. “What’s this?” she asked.

Before Zuko left, Lina had jokingly asked him to bring back something from Centrolis for her. It could have been a simple keychain—she just wanted a token to show that he had thought of her.

Never did Lina expect that Zuko would bring back such an expensive bangle.

The jade bangle, adorned with gold, was exquisite and of high quality. Although Lina knew little about jade, she could tell at a glance that it was valuable.

As Lina hesitated whether to accept it, Zuko chuckled and took her hand, sliding the bangle onto her wrist.

“This is a family heirloom,” Zuko explained. “My mom said that my wife should take care of it!”

Lina’s eyes widened. “Really?”

“Yes! She even mentioned that she wants to meet you!” Zuko added.

“That’s not what I’m asking about,” Lina clarified.

Confused, Zuko nodded and smiled. “Well, actually, it’s not anything precious… It’s not expensive at all. Just wear it! I brought it back to show you my sincerity.”

“What sincerity?” Lina asked, though she already knew the answer. She blushed as soon as the words left her mouth.

Seizing the opportunity, Zuko inched closer and wrapped his arms around her waist.

After spending time together, Zuko finally felt comfortable openly entering Lina’s room.

Lina’s family had coordinated their efforts this time. Dave had gone to his tuition class while her

as

carried a smile. “Do you truly

Explain it

and leaned in

was swept away as soon as their

tasted something sweet, they’d crave it every

was willing

enough, he’d kiss her two times,

grasped her wrists, pressing her against the desk. He was fully

interrupted by a voice. “Lina, are you

heart raced, and she quickly pushed Zuko

downstairs. “Lina, I came in because

Gia already in the living room, smiling and greeting

behind Lina. She forced

impassive expression. “I am her husband.

told me you’re usually at the store, so I assumed you

to diffuse the situation. “Is there anything

me anymore now that you have your husband?” Gia said, smiling. out today! I heard they opened a new shopping mall

She wasn’t really keen on

area, sparsely populated and mostly undeveloped. It had taken a couple of years just to build a shopping mall. If something were to happen there,

to shop in a virtually empty mall. Why

Lina didn’t want to disappoint Gia’s

me a minute…

“Okay!”

noticed something on her wrist. “Hey,

looked down and chuckled. “It’s a gift from Zeke. How do you like

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