“Hmm?”

Lina nestled in Zuko’s embrace, her voice filled with playfulness as she said, “Once we replace our marriage certificate with the real one, let’s have our honeymoon in Southeast Aciatic. I really like this place!”

“Really?” Zuko asked.

Lina nodded with a smile on her face. “Yes! There’s something indescribably familiar about it.”

Zuko kissed her forehead, his eyes shining with joy.

Suddenly, a memory flashed in Zuko’s mind. It was of a little girl he used to hold hands with a long time ago. He had promised that doll-like girl that he would take her to Southeast Aciatic to catch fireflies when she was just learning to walk…

The thought struck Zuko’s heart, leaving him feeling a mix of emotions.

Meanwhile, at the Thompsons’ residence in Centrolis…

Nicholas and Linda sat at the dining table, waiting for Renee to join them after changing and coming downstairs.

Linda turned to the maid and asked, “Did you prepare both Acian food and local food? Which one does she prefer?”

maid stammered, explaining that Renee didn’t eat much. In fact, she would be satisfied with just a slice of toast

frustration evident. She stood up and

Renee called out to her. “I-It’s okay! I’ll

look at her, a bright smile appearing on

okay? I’ve noticed you prefer lighter flavors, so I’ll use less

lip, feeling a

her best to make Renee happy during this time, making an effort to

smiled at her, Linda’s happiness would last for a long

love was universal and selfless. Though Renee wasn’t a mother herself, she could understand Linda’s desire to make amends. The more Linda tried, the more Renee found it difficult to

to face Linda’s kindness. She couldn’t imagine this couple’s pain

them before things spiraled out of control. It would be her

and asked, “Why do you look like that? Are you

shook her head and replied,

have to be so cautious when you’re at home,” Nicholas said,

spoke loudly. However, when it came to his daughter, he was careful to speak softly

upset. She sat at the dining table, keeping her head low,

provide her with the best, their daughter still hesitated to call them mom and dad. The 20-year gap

Linda smiled fawningly and softly handed her a document, saying, “Sign this once you’ve finished

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