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 his

feel if you had to leave them one day?” Zuko pressed on, his

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

reaching out to hold her arm and then embracing her tightly from

if he failed to confirm her identity and lost

and turned around to face him. “Tell me exactly

“Well… I suddenly thought of a friend. He was separated from his family at a young age but was fortunate to be adopted by a

Lina responded, her suspicions still lingering as she studied

parents if you were 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 him

him with a luxurious life and a brighter future! So, what would you do

furrowed her brows, her eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions.

response took

know!” Lina clarified patiently. “It hasn’t happened to me, so I can’t decide for someone else! Besides, I can’t even imagine leaving my parents and Dave…

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