Lina glanced at the screen, then quickly looked away. She couldn’t see what was happening behind Zuko.

“I called you so many times, but you didn’t answer… Is your phone just for show? Or do you not want me to call anymore? Is there something or someone more interesting over there?” Her jealousy was evident and overflowing.

Zuko smiled mischievously and teased her intentionally. “Mm-hmm. I was occupied with something today.”

Lina bit her lip and ignored him.

Zuko’s voice deepened. “Lina, look up. There are so many stars tonight.”

Lina didn’t understand what he meant. She didn’t notice the familiar figure standing silently behind a tree nearby, staring at her.

Lina glanced at her phone again, only to find darkness behind Zuko.

The time difference in Jangasas was one hour. It should be evening there.

“W-What about you?” Lina asked. “Are there stars over there?”

“Yes.” Zuko chuckled. “I was just having a conversation with a star, asking it to keep you company.”

but she couldn’t help smiling.

cheesy. I’m just being

heard him say,

“Yes…”

We had a video call last

turned her head to

It could create a forest on its own. The canopy was wide, and the leaves were lush.

Zuko instructed. “I asked the star to land

“Zeke!” Lina smiled.

being cheesy, but he

if I don’t see a star when I—” Before Lina could finish her sentence, a

instinctively reached out and grabbed the string’s tail. A dazzling necklace fell into her hand. It was the “star” he had

overjoyed. She widened her eyes as

that the star is in your hand make a

at a loss for words at that

can I help you?” Zuko smirked, his voice electric and deep. “I’m

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