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

words eluded him. He could only manage a somewhat forced

smile took Lina aback. “What are you

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

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

we could switch rooms, I would

couldn’t help but soften a little when she

doubts and uncertainties lingered in her heart, his

him, lips slightly pursed, and

hand. “What

“Why?”

flickered

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

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

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