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.

sense a clear sense of detachment emanating from Lina. There were several instances when their eyes met, and Lina looked at him with

but the words eluded him.

took Lina aback. “What are you

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

“Of course, it’s the presidential suite. How could it be

I would have come earlier to

Zuko. She couldn’t help but soften a little when she

doubts and uncertainties lingered in her heart, his gentle gaze and smile were hard to

lips slightly pursed, and buttoned

small hand. “What if we

“Why?”

flickered

longer, more would be exposed. Given Lina’s intelligence, she

if two people in love, they shouldn’t keep secrets from each other. She must not find out about

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