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.

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

that Toph was the

“But you’re mistaken.

kids. To me, you’re no different from my real mother! So this food is a gesture of our love

know whether to laugh or cry. She

used to carry was now a big, tall man.

her children. They would always need

Linda’s eyes betrayed her complex emotions. She

since you showed up!” Renee chimed in with a smile. “The supervisor is absent since Mollie left, so the

that was precisely

behavior mirrored how they acted

we still need to find work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have more responsibilities for

but you still need to rest,” Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair behind her ears and quietly observed

pang of sadness. She sighed, saying, “Spend more time with

Lina was taken aback.

talking about

with her. I must also spend

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