“What’s wrong?” The door opened slightly, and Lina peeked her head out. “Why are you hiding outside to make a call?”

Zuko adjusted his smile to appear natural and casually draped his arm around her shoulder, guiding her inside. “Lina, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Lina froze, meeting his gaze.

While he held her hand, she could feel the warmth of his palm, but the intensity in his eyes left her bewildered. Her heart skipped a beat, and everything around them seemed to fade into silence.

Zuko licked his lips, his voice low and husky, pausing between each word. “My name isn’t Zeke Hamerton, and all the strange occurrences that happened to you after coming to Southeast Aciatic are connected to me…

“Lina, I’ve been protecting you in my way.”

His hand gently caressed her face, tracing down to her collarbone, where he retrieved the necklace with a star pendant from her neckline.

“This is the star I gave you,” he said, looking at her with warmth and adoration. “In truth, I am the star you can make wishes upon.

“Lina, whatever wish you have, I’ll make it come true for you.

from you. I want to proudly hold your

at him, her eyes fixed as if struck by

and her breathing grew erratic. She felt as though her soul had departed her body, floating aimlessly, devoid of any sense of direction

“What’s

away as if recoiling from a scorching flame. She sprang up from the sofa and

“Lina…”

come near me!” Lina exclaimed. “Let me

remorse. “I should have told you sooner, but I was afraid of this reaction, so I remained

telling me

I fear

tentative step forward, wanting to approach Lina, but she continued to retreat until her back pressed against

arisen, catching me off guard, and I want to be honest with you. Moreover, I believe that true

could

mean he was the eldest

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