Lina blinked and nodded, her smile light. “Of course.”

“So, you’re okay with having an extra set of parents who dote on you?” Zuko asked.

“What do you mean?” Lina blushed, grasping his arm and speaking softly. “I know your parents are kind, but I never expected them to love me like their own daughter.”

“Lina, that’s not what I meant…” Zuko paused.

“I understand! Don’t worry,” she said mischievously. “I’ll respect and honor them as if they were my own parents, no matter what!”

Zuko felt a bit helpless, realizing his hints had no effect.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully and invited them to the main building.

The atmosphere during dinner was relaxed. Initially unsure where to sit, Jesse and Melissa were nervous and struggled to handle their cutlery.

But as Cordelia and Zephyr’s easy-going nature influenced them, they began to relax, speaking more freely, and their tense expressions eased into smiles.

However, there was a mix of flattery and reverence in those smiles.

toasts despite her poor health. Unaccustomed to

to please and toast were all to ensure a

that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law, she

with alcohol, Cordelia immediately arranged for servants to assist

supported out, she continued to smile and

but she heard her mumbling something in her sleep-like

relatives who can help… find her family… find her family, then I can die without

was stunned. “What are

away. “Lina, I’ll take care of your

“But—”

keep Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton

it was her first meeting with her future in-laws. She nodded and reluctantly went

Melissa’s words haunted her thoughts, causing her

marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that even if they stayed for a day in each, they would

time, they took walks around the manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery

too focused on running their shop and earning money to support their children. They had never lived for themselves like

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