Lina felt like she was in a dream, surrounded by royal convoys and guards, approaching the majestic palace. It was as if she had transformed into a cherished princess, receiving respectful gazes and warm smiles wherever she looked.

Despite the spacious and comfortable car she was in, she couldn’t relax. Quietly, she took out her phone and called Zeke.

“Hey, what are you up to?” she asked.

With just an hour’s time difference between Southeast Aciatic and Jangasas, Lina checked her watch. Zeke was probably working at the supermarket. She could hear the chaotic noise on the other end.

“I’m collecting payments! Quite busy with customers today,” he replied.

“Oh… never mind then.”

“Wait!” Zuko quickly snatched the phone and gave an intimidating glare to drive away the customers. He asked in a hushed voice, “What’s wrong?”

“I just… wanted to talk to you. It feels so surreal like I’m dreaming!” Lina spoke softly.

She must have received a grand reception befitting a state guest. His father’s “close”

this dream?” Zuko asked

turned tender. “The dream is beautiful, but I don’t like it without

that moment,

it’s time to

“Zeke, I have to get off the car now. Let’s video chat at

phone’s dark screen for a moment. Suddenly, a bright grin spread across

convoy drove straight into the palace, parking in

out of the car, capturing the astonished

honored guest, escorting her inside without undergoing any

nearly two hours going through

anger, her annoyance growing upon seeing Lina. She rolled her eyes countless times,

to let them slide for the time being. He greeted Lina with a polite smile. “Ms. Jenner, your attire does

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