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.

a clear sense of detachment emanating from Lina. There were several instances when

approached her, intending to say something, but the words eluded him. He could only manage a

Lina aback. “What

hands in his pockets as he glanced around

the presidential suite. How

had known we could switch rooms, I would have come earlier to keep

was startled and looked up at Zuko. She couldn’t help but soften a little when

in her heart, his gentle

lips slightly pursed, and buttoned the

“What if we find another place to

“Why?”

complex expression flickered

stayed there any longer, more would be exposed. Given Lina’s intelligence, she would easily piece it together—perhaps she

stories about his parents’ dating history. His father’s personal experience taught him that if two people in love, they shouldn’t keep secrets from each other. She must not

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