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

up

back. “After eating, you should rest early. You have classes tomorrow, and I’ll go out to find a place

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

visit his grandparents

could go to the general’s residence. It had

a visit to the palace and meet the king. After all, he held an important

leave, a series

door, and there was

in confusion. Instinctively, Zuko stood in front of her, his broad shoulders acting as

asked with concern,

Heidi’s voice could be heard shouting from outside, “Lina Jenner,

raced in her

you don’t open it, I’ll call the

petite body trembled

Gia the previous night had

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