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.

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

saw her cousin’s pure and bright smile. “Lina,

that Renee was half a month younger. The room they were heading to had been kept by

the place Aunt and Uncle cared about the most. It’s also the best room in this house,” Renee explained. “I’ve changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I’ve never touched anything in the

her with

great effort to find you, cuz,” Renee said, holding Lina’s hand. “Don’t disappoint

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

her eyes in surprise. “What do

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

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

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

her. “Cuz, do you

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.

cousin and quickly grabbed her hand. “I know you need time

you, Lina. And remember, you have one