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…”

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

smiled up at

you should rest early. You have classes tomorrow, and I’ll go out to find a

endure the torment of seeing her but not being

and planned to visit

general’s residence. It had been a while since he had seen his award-winning actor

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

Zuko had a chance to leave, a series of urgent knocks on the door echoed through the

as if it could shatter the door, and there

Instinctively, Zuko stood in front of her, his

asked with concern, “Zeke… what’s going

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

heart raced in her

could be heard. “If you don’t open it, I’ll call the police! They’ll come and

petite body

calmly held Lina’s hand, preparing himself for what was about to happen. It appeared that his warning to Gia the previous night

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