Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

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.

before disappearing into the night. Lina

she turned to face Renee, she saw her cousin’s pure and bright smile. “Lina, I’ll take you to your room,

smiled back at her, realizing that they were cousins and that Renee was half a month younger. The room they were heading to had been kept by Nicholas and Linda for Pammy all

the best room in this house,” Renee explained. “I’ve changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I’ve

interrupted her with a

effort to find you, cuz,”

Lina, but she couldn’t help but feel uncertain. “Perhaps I’ll

eyes in surprise. “What do you

fell silent momentarily before speaking. “I’ve been a mess these past few days… I don’t know why this happened to me. Why am

tried to comfort her, holding her hand tighter. “Hey… Maybe your mom has something to deal with? Isn’t it better to have another pair of parents who love you? Moreover, you would have grown up with Aunt Linda and Uncle Nic if you weren’t taken away. Your love

doubts still lingered. “Hmm, Zuko said the

and faced her. “Cuz, do

Lina was curious. “What?”

smile had a hint of mockery. “My name doesn’t mean anything. My dad gave it 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

quickly grabbed her hand. “I know you need time to adapt, but I accept you. As for my biological parents… I just need

you, Lina. And remember, you have one more person who loves you now.