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.

doorway before disappearing into the night. Lina

Renee, she saw her cousin’s pure and bright smile.

a month younger. The room they were heading to had been kept by Nicholas and

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

interrupted her with a grateful

to find you, cuz,”

words touched Lina, but she couldn’t help but feel uncertain.

eyes in surprise. “What do

the courtyard, Lina fell silent momentarily before speaking. “I’ve been a mess these past few days… I don’t know

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 for them would be just

“Hmm, Zuko said the

faced her. “Cuz, do you know what

Lina was curious. “What?”

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

her hand. “I know you need time to adapt, but I accept you. As for my

have one more person who loves you now. Double the love

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