Zuko couldn’t tell her that he couldn’t control himself. He gently held her small hand, caressing the back of it with his thumb, and looked into her eyes with a tender smile.

“I don’t want to trouble you.” He made up an excuse. “When we came back, we ran into Gia. She might spread rumors about us staying together.”

Lina’s expression changed, and she nodded solemnly. What he said made sense. Gia’s attitude toward her had already shifted, and Lina had to be cautious. If it became known that they were sharing a room without proper registration, it could lead to a big commotion and even involve the police, causing trouble.

However…

Lina looked at him, her worry shifting to his well-being. She was more concerned about him not having a place to stay.

Zuko understood her thoughts. He gently ruffled her hair and whispered, “Don’t worry. I was just joking about sleeping on the streets. I have enough money to stay at a hotel.”

Lina voiced her concern. “But those small hotels will surely be worse than here.”

“I can manage no matter how bad they are,” Zuko reassured her, hugging her closely. “As long as I can be with you.”

Lina’s heart warmed, and she nestled against him. “Sometimes, I can’t believe how lucky I am to have met you in this lifetime…”

the lucky one.” Zuko’s voice was tender. “I must have saved up all my good luck from my past life to be able to meet you in

up at

rest early. You have classes tomorrow, and I’ll go out to find a place to stay and move

wouldn’t have to endure the torment of seeing her but not being able

to visit his grandparents first

residence. It had been a while since he had seen his award-winning

he would also pay a visit to the palace and meet the king. After all, he

the next morning, before Zuko had a chance to leave, a

shatter the door, and there was a commotion outside, indicating

had just finished getting dressed, looked at Zuko in confusion. Instinctively, Zuko stood in

with concern, “Zeke… what’s

heard shouting from outside, “Lina Jenner, why aren’t you opening the door? Is

heart raced in

roar could be heard. “If you don’t open it, I’ll

body

was about to happen. It appeared that his warning to Gia the previous night had no effect. Since she seemed

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