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 their eyes met, and Lina looked

but the words eluded

Lina aback. “What are you

placed his hands in his pockets as he glanced around and engaged in small

it’s the presidential

I would have come earlier to keep you company!”

couldn’t help but soften a little when she saw him grinning foolishly and making

doubts and uncertainties lingered in her heart, his gentle gaze and

him, lips slightly pursed, and buttoned the two crooked

Zuko gently held her small hand. “What if we

“Why?”

flickered

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

his parents’ dating history. His father’s personal experience taught him that if two people in love, they shouldn’t keep secrets from

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