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.”

need to ask that? Of course I’m happy!” Lina replied, her eyes searching his face for any signs

if you had to leave

widened with alertness. “What are you trying to do? Are you suggesting that if I marry you, I won’t be allowed to come home? Are there so many rules in

Zuko hurriedly reassured her, reaching out to hold her arm and then embracing her

failed to confirm her identity and lost her as his

and turned around to face him. “Tell me exactly what you’re

fabricate a story. “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 loving family. Now, his biological parents want him back… He asked for my opinion, and I don’t know what to tell

still lingering as she studied his

you were in his shoes?” Zuko asked, hoping to gather more information. “His real parents

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

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

took Zuko

“It hasn’t happened to me, so I can’t decide for someone else! Besides, I

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