“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.

chaos among the Grists, they won’t have the energy to cause

Zuko held her cold hands. “What’s wrong? Are

playfully punched him. “You’re so annoying! Why didn’t

have been a surprise if I had told you in advance?” Zuko

of stars and was not particularly expensive. He had wanted to buy

had

got her a necklace made of glass, Lina would treasure

arrive here?”

I came to you as soon as I got off

you… have your passport with you to come here?” Lina

up an excuse. “I used to have one, and it hasn’t expired yet. They have visa-on-arrival in Southeast Aciatic, so

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

“Are

that later!” Zuko interrupted with a smile. “It’s not too late now. Do you want to take a walk? I’ll

moment and realized she had been busy with the university’s activities since arriving in Southeast Aciatic. She hadn’t had a chance to

famous double-winged fireflies. Lina didn’t know when she would have the opportunity to visit again if

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