Lina’s ears buzzed, doubting if she had misheard. Her gaze was fixed on Zuko, lips moving but unable to utter a sound.

“Lina…” Zuko felt helpless witnessing her distressed reaction. He didn’t know how to comfort her, hold her, or explain everything.

“You… you’re joking, right?” Lina’s lips twitched. “Zuko, don’t make things up…”

“It’s true.” Zuko locked eyes with her. “You’re not Lina Jenner. You’re Pamela Thompson.”

“How is that possible!?”

“If you don’t believe me, look further back.”

Zuko turned the album to later pages.

The deeper they delved, the clearer the image of the little girl became.

At her one-month celebration, innocence adorned her like a newborn.

laughed joyously, captivated by someone’s

clapping her tiny hands,

At three years old…

Lina’s heart pounded violently!

opened a drawer, retrieved the photo Melissa had given Cordelia, and placed it in

look.” His voice turned hoarse. “Don’t these

stood motionless like a

wore a beautiful fluffy dress, sporting a princess hairstyle

other girl was held by Melissa, being coaxed to

whispered. “The kidnapper cut your hair, changed your clothes, and intended to take you away

in an unreal

soul seemed to drift away, observing herself being gently embraced by Zuko from mid-air. His

you for a long time. I

heart took a heavy blow, causing her pain but rendering

reddened, his large

take you home, alright?” His voice strained.

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