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.

the night. Lina still felt uneasy, but then a soft hand

cousin’s pure and bright

that they were cousins and that Renee was half a month younger. The room they were heading

Renee explained. “I’ve changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I’ve never touched anything in the

interrupted her with a grateful expression.

effort to find you, cuz,” Renee said, holding Lina’s hand.

she couldn’t help

her eyes in

“I’ve been a mess these past few days…

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

agreed, but doubts still lingered. “Hmm, Zuko said the same

faced her. “Cuz, do you know what my

Lina was curious. “What?”

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

need time to adapt, but I accept you. As

smiled, relieved by Lina’s words. “Thank you, Lina. And remember, you have one more

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