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.”

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

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

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

it,” Zuko hurriedly reassured her, reaching out to hold her arm and then embracing her tightly from behind, afraid she

disaster if he failed to confirm her

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

to be adopted by a loving family. Now,

responded, her suspicions still lingering as

to your biological 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

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

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

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

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