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.

for toasts despite her poor health.

and toast were

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

for servants to assist her to

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

mother, but she heard

find her family… find her

stunned.

forcefully grabbed Melissa’s arm and pushed Lina away.

“But—”

keep Mr. and Mrs.

felt it would be impolite to run out like this, especially since it was her first

haunted her thoughts, causing her

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

appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It felt

they had been too focused on running their shop and earning money to support

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