Linda returned home feeling heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, peals of laughter and chatter echoed from the living room, catching her attention before she entered.

She stood at the door, observing for a moment.

The kids were back.

Zuko and Toph shuttled plates from the kitchen, causing concern for Aunt Evelyn and the maids, who couldn’t stop them.

Linda glanced into the kitchen and saw a complete mess. It was evident that an intense battle had taken place there.

Lina and Renee appeared unusually cheerful. The table was filled with the brothers’ cooking, though it looked rather unappetizing.

The brothers insisted on explaining themselves. “Even though they don’t look good, they taste amazing, we promise!”

Linda burst into laughter while standing at the door. “So, the young heirs didn’t dare to ruin the kitchen at home because of your strict mother, and instead, you came here?”

The four kids were simultaneously stunned, turning to look at the door.

Zuko and Toph smiled sheepishly and quickly welcomed Linda inside.

Lina grabbed Linda’s arm, guiding her to sit. She handed Linda cutlery, urging her to taste the boys’ cooking.

lifting her gaze to meet their eyes. “Are you trying to impress

that Toph

spoke sweetly. “But you’re mistaken. You’re not our

real mother! So this food is a gesture of our love for our

whether to laugh or cry. She gently flicked

was now a big, tall man.

to her, they would always be her

thought of Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes betrayed her complex emotions. She smiled gently and asked, “Why did you finish

Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she saw us, she acted as if a mouse had seen a cat

that

mirrored how

to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have more responsibilities

rest,” Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair behind her ears

saying, “Spend more time with your mom whenever you

Lina was taken aback.

“I’m talking about your mom

Lina said, leaning her head on Linda’s shoulder in a playful manner. “I’ll spend time with her. I must also spend

the back of Lina’s

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