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.”

Lina replied, her eyes

leave them

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

not it,” Zuko hurriedly reassured her, reaching out to hold her arm and then embracing her

if he failed to confirm her identity and lost her as his

to face him. “Tell me exactly what

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.

responded, her suspicions still lingering as she studied his

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

“Moreover, his biological parents are well-off. They could provide him with a luxurious life and a brighter future! So,

reflecting a complex mix of emotions. She took a moment to seriously contemplate

took

decide for someone else! Besides, I can’t even imagine leaving my parents and

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