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.

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

that Toph was the

“But you’re

real mother! So this food is a gesture

to laugh or cry. She gently flicked his

little boy she used to carry was now a big, tall man.

be her children. They would always

Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes betrayed her complex emotions. She smiled gently and asked,

you showed up!” Renee chimed in with a smile. “The supervisor is absent since Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she saw us, she acted as

smirked, as that was precisely

mirrored how they acted

work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked.

maturity. She

saying, “Spend more time with your

Lina was taken aback.

“I’m talking about

know,” Lina said, leaning her head on Linda’s shoulder in a playful manner. “I’ll spend time with her. I must also spend more time with you! I love both my moms. I won’t

choked up, patting the back of

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