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.

poor health. Unaccustomed to drinking red wine,

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

suffer in her in-laws’ home, and every mother understood that no matter how

arranged for

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

followed her mother, but she heard her

has relatives who can help… find her family…

was stunned. “What are you

away. “Lina, I’ll take care of your mother.

“But—”

Mr. and Mrs.

impolite to run out like this, especially since it was her first meeting with her future in-laws. She nodded and reluctantly went

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 not be able to

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

earning money to support their children. They had never lived

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