Zuko smiled as he held Lina’s hands, knowing she would face this day alone. He couldn’t replace her, but he could be there for her.

“This is your home, Lina,” he said, playing with her hair. “Your parents will be home soon. It’s a new beginning for you.”

Lina said, her voice filled with worry, “But I—”

“I know,” Zuko interrupted gently, looking into her eyes. “Don’t worry. I’ll bring your parents from Jangasas when I’m done here.”

Lina’s eyes filled with gratitude. He was the only one who would go to such lengths for her.

Still worried, she lowered her head and hesitated. “But what if they won’t come?”

“You’re their daughter, no matter what,” Zuko reassured her, his gaze gentle. “Lina, I promised that you won’t be separated from your family.”

Nodding slowly, Lina let go of his hand.

Zuko then turned his attention to Renee and smiled. “I have something to do tonight. Please take care of Lina for me.”

“Sure, I got it!” Renee replied, her voice filled with determination.

Lina from the doorway before disappearing into the night. Lina still felt uneasy, but then a

pure and bright smile. “Lina,

and that Renee was half a month younger.

the best room in this house,” Renee explained. “I’ve changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I’ve never touched anything in the

interrupted her with a

to find you, cuz,” Renee said,

she couldn’t help but feel

in surprise. “What do you

mess these past few days…

hand tighter. “Hey… Maybe your mom has something to deal with? Isn’t it better to have another pair of parents who love you?

lingered. “Hmm, Zuko

her. “Cuz, do you know

Lina was curious. “What?”

to me without much thought. Maybe to him, I’m just a weed that nobody cares about. He plucks me when he needs me and leaves me

and quickly grabbed her hand. “I know you need time to adapt, but I accept you. As

words. “Thank you, Lina. And remember, you have one more

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