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.

raise her glass for toasts despite her poor health. Unaccustomed to drinking

stop her. He knew her attempts to please and toast were all to ensure a better life for

every mother understood that no matter how well

for servants to assist her to the guest

smile and slurred, “I’m not drunk,

and quickly followed her mother, but she heard her mumbling something in her sleep-like state as she

family still has relatives who can help… find her family… find her family, then I

stunned.

Melissa’s arm and pushed Lina away. “Lina, I’ll take

“But—”

keep Mr. and Mrs.

like this, especially since it was her first meeting with her future in-laws. She nodded and

Melissa’s words haunted her thoughts, causing her

and Melissa continued to stay with the Hamertons. They marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that even if they stayed for a day in each, they would not be able to experience

their leisure time, they took walks around the manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It felt like time had slowed

past, they had been too focused on running their shop and earning money to support their children. They had never lived

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