Zuko’s heart raced, and his ears buzzed, but he tried to contain his excitement. A smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. Lina couldn’t bear to be away from him?

With a wholehearted grin and gleaming eyes, he felt satisfaction as if he had the whole world.

“Why are you laughing?” Lina blushed and stood up, ready to run away. But Zuko grabbed her and pulled her into his embrace without saying a word.

“I’m not laughing at anything. I’m just too happy.”

He whispered softly, “Silly goose, it’s only two weeks.”

“Two weeks… still too long.” Lina leaned against his chest.

Lina felt a sense of fear. She realized she was becoming increasingly attached to Zuko. Even a day without him made her anxious and uneasy, let alone two weeks.

“But Lina, this opportunity is rare. You should go and see it,” Zuko said, seriously holding her face.

He was delighted by her dependence but didn’t want her to lose herself for his sake.

“Every architecture student is expected to learn about Southeast Aciatic architecture. I think you shouldn’t miss this exchange.”

“Are you saying you can bear to be without me?” she asked.

“I can’t bear it,” he said in a deep voice. “But I can’t bear it even more if you lose yourself for me.

“Lina, a woman should have her own world, be independent, strive for self-improvement, and pursue what she loves. That’s what constitutes a complete life.”

Lina was stunned. Perhaps it was because she had been overly protected since childhood, or maybe it was because Jesse and Melissa had limited education and had never talked to her about such things. The best they could do was send her to this prestigious university to “broaden her horizons,” but they had no clear understanding of the world she would see.

these principles, Lina felt a sudden enlightenment. It was true. The world she desired to see was one where women were independent and confident and remained calm and composed in the face of storms.

playing on her lips. She gently rubbed his face with her small hands, causing him to look strange and fierce, which greatly

so much sense! Where did you learn all this? Did a prison

paused, managing to squeeze out

and mother? He had witnessed their collaboration

should follow my advice!” He held her hand. “Two weeks will

tenderly. “Lina, you’re

Lina smiled confidently and started filling

mall in the development zone was constructed on barren land. It was still in the early stages of planning, and currently, only

people could freely enter the mall, there were few shops, offering nothing much to browse. Consequently,

corner on the first floor and reached the elevator on the second floor when suddenly,

“Ah!” Gia exclaimed.

splashed a bottle of

sinister eyes. He gritted his teeth and

here? Did you lose her,

mix of fear

her!” Gia replied, her irritation evident in her

arm. “Don’t you want money anymore? Don’t you

a moment, unsure of how to

some remnants of conscience and didn’t want to harm Lina too much. After all,

of having acid thrown on her.

the man. Instead, she quickly devised a plan, using the

claimed her husband gave it to her, but I sensed there was more to it. So, I wanted to get my hands on the bangle first and give it to Mr. Thompson as a token of gratitude. T-Then I

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