“Do you not want to see me?” Zuko asked.

Lina felt a lump in her throat, overwhelmed with emotions. After a moment of shock, she broke into a smile, and tears started pouring down her face. She jumped and tightly embraced him.

Zuko held her tightly in return.

This morning, Zuko had left in a hurry and hadn’t had time to shave. His stubble was tickling her neck as his chin rubbed against it.

But she continued to hold him tightly.

It felt like a dream, and Lina was afraid of waking up from it.

Zuko felt the girl in his arms trembling, her shoulders shaking with sobs. He gently patted her back, comforting her like one would comfort a child. “Did my sudden appearance scare you?”

Zuko apologized, “I’m sorry, Lina… I didn’t tell you that I was coming. I was worried that you would feel lonely being here alone, so I wanted to come and be with you as soon as possible. That’s all.”

Zuko had panicked when he heard about Violet’s disfigurement from using the face cream Gia had bought. The thought of Lina having to face such a dangerous woman made him lose all sense of reason. He abandoned everything and hastily flew to Southeast Aciatic.

“I’ve taken care of things back home,” Zuko said softly. “I’ve sorted out the inventory in the store, and I’ll only be away for a few days. Your parents said they would take care of the store, and Dave will help too.

Grists, they won’t have the energy to cause trouble with us. So don’t worry. I’ll be here for you,

cold hands. “What’s wrong? Are you

smiled, and playfully punched him. “You’re so annoying! Why didn’t you

had told you in advance?” Zuko smiled and

not particularly expensive. He had wanted to buy

why Zuko had chosen

if he got her a necklace made of glass, Lina

you just arrive

soon as I got off

you… have your passport with

used to have one, and it hasn’t expired yet. They have visa-on-arrival in Southeast Aciatic, so I got it after

her university for everything when she came here. She didn’t have to

eyes. “Are you hungry? Did you bring enough clothes?

too late now.

she had been busy with the university’s activities since arriving in Southeast Aciatic.

Lina didn’t know when she would have

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