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 drinking red wine, she was already feeling

and toast were all to ensure a better life for Lina

home, and every mother understood that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law, she would never consider her as her

with alcohol, Cordelia immediately arranged for servants to

was supported out, she continued to smile and slurred, “I’m not

heard her mumbling

Maybe her family still has relatives who can help… find her family… find her

was stunned. “What

didn’t say anything!” Jesse forcefully grabbed Melissa’s arm and pushed Lina away. “Lina, I’ll take care of your mother.

“But—”

keep Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton

out like this, especially since it was her

haunted her thoughts, causing her mind to be

the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that

the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It felt like time

running their shop and earning money to support their children. They had

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