Zuko felt his throat tighten, and he licked his dry lips. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke up.

“I… I have a question I’d like to ask you,” he said, his voice faltering.

“Mm-hmm, go ahead and ask,” Lina replied.

“Lina, are you… happy in this home?” Zuko asked, his expression filled with uncertainty.

Lina was taken aback. She sensed that something was off about Zuko today, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. His eyes seemed more mysterious, and he sometimes appeared hesitant to meet her gaze.

Could it be that there were more secrets to his identity?

“What do you mean by that, Zuko?” she inquired, her tone cautious.

Zuko gently held her shoulders and pleaded, “Please answer my question honestly.”

course I’m happy!” Lina replied, her eyes searching

leave them

that if I marry you, I won’t be allowed to come home? Are there so many rules in your wealthy family? I

that’s not it,” Zuko hurriedly reassured her, reaching out to hold her

failed to confirm her identity and lost her as his

patted his arm and turned around to face him. “Tell me exactly what you’re trying

I suddenly thought of a friend. He was separated from his family at a young age but was fortunate to be adopted by a loving family. Now, his biological parents want him back… He asked for my opinion, and I

Lina responded, her suspicions still

in his shoes?” Zuko asked, hoping to gather more information. “His real parents are wonderful people who deeply love him. They were forced to give

are well-off. They could provide him with a luxurious life and a brighter future! So, what

reflecting a complex mix of emotions. She took a moment to seriously contemplate before answering, “I

took

really don’t know!” Lina clarified patiently. “It hasn’t happened to me, so I can’t decide for someone

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