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, her

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

marry you, I won’t be allowed to come

no, that’s not it,” Zuko hurriedly reassured her, reaching out to hold her arm

failed to confirm her identity and

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

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…

responded, her suspicions still lingering as she studied

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

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

mix of emotions. She took a moment to seriously

took

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… It would

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