Renee’s hand had barely retreated when Toph swiftly caught hold of it and calmly placed it back on his arm.

“Toph—”

“I know there are plenty of great restaurants in Jangasas. Come on, let me treat you to a lavish meal!” Toph interrupted, pulling her along.

Renee was momentarily stunned before a smile spread across her face as if she had just won the world.

“Renee, did you know that my parents met in Jangasas?” Toph continued to chat as they walked. “The hotel where they had their first date was called Regalia Hotel, and they had lobster risotto…”

When Zuko returned to the presidential suite, Lina had been unpacking and hadn’t spoken to him since the afternoon.

The atmosphere felt peculiar.

There were several instances when their

words eluded him. He could

awkward smile took Lina aback.

his hands in his pockets as he glanced around and engaged in small talk. “This room

the presidential suite. How could it be anything

I would

soften a

his gentle

pursed, and buttoned the two

“What

“Why?”

flickered

Given Lina’s intelligence, she would easily piece it together—perhaps she already

father’s personal experience taught him that if two people in love, they shouldn’t keep secrets from

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