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.”

to ask that? Of course I’m happy!” Lina replied,

you had to leave them one day?” Zuko pressed

that if I marry you, I won’t be allowed to come home? Are

hold her arm and then

failed to confirm her

arm and turned around to face him. “Tell me exactly what

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

see…” Lina responded, her suspicions still lingering as she studied

to gather more information. “His real parents are wonderful people who deeply love him. They were forced to give him up… They had no

him with a luxurious life and a brighter

of emotions. She took a moment to seriously contemplate before

took Zuko

me, so I can’t decide for someone else! Besides,

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