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.

class while her parents had offered to take care of the store. They were

of excitement as he caught a

smile. “Do you truly not understand the significance of

it to me,”

Zuko grinned and leaned in for

Lina was swept away

sweet, they’d crave

matter what Lina said, Zuko was willing to

wasn’t enough, he’d kiss her

his chest, and Zuko firmly grasped her wrists, pressing

by a voice. “Lina,

raced, and she quickly pushed Zuko

echoed from downstairs. “Lina, I came in because

finding Gia already in the

Lina. She forced a smile and asked, “Is your husband home

correct,” Zuko replied with an impassive expression. “I am her

and stumbled with her words, “Oh, I meant… Lina told me you’re usually at the store, so

ignored her comment while Lina stepped in to diffuse the situation. “Is there anything that I can help you with,

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

She wasn’t really keen on

It had taken a couple of years just to build a shopping

crowded places, yet she chose to shop in a virtually empty mall. Why would

Lina didn’t want

me a minute… I’ll change,”

“Okay!”

Gia noticed something on her wrist.

down and chuckled. “It’s a gift

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