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.

Lina. There were

something, but the words eluded him. He

awkward smile took Lina aback. “What are you

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

it’s the presidential suite.

would have come earlier to

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

uncertainties lingered in her heart, his

him, lips slightly pursed, and buttoned the two crooked buttons

“What if we find another place to

“Why?”

complex expression flickered

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

heard 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 find out about

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