Although everything around him was familiar—the scenery, home furnishings, and even the service staff—Zuko still sat on the sofa with restraint. He kept his back straight and his eyes focused, occupying only 1/3 of the sofa. There was not even a single crease on his suit or tie.

He had even hired three stylists in advance to perfect his image for today. When the handsome Hamerton heir appeared in the Thompsons’ living room, Linda couldn’t stop smiling, while Nicholas’ expression was rather intriguing.

His smile seemed more like a smirk, his gaze alternating between hostile and friendly. It was a complicated expression as if his daughter would be abducted, but the abductor was someone he had watched grow up. The struggle was clear on his face.

Zuko and Nicholas sat in the living room like that for 20 minutes. Neither of them moved nor said a word. Even the service staff didn’t dare to approach.

Lina quietly asked Linda, “What’s wrong with dad?”

“I don’t know.” Linda furrowed her brows. “He had his quirks when he was young, but he wasn’t like this!”

Lina was curious. “How was he when he was young?”

Before Linda could answer, Nicholas suddenly stood up and slammed the table. The precious elm wood table top made a loud noise!

“Let’s eat!”

still as imposing as ever, startling Zuko. Thankfully, Zephyr had

glared at Nicholas and pinched

“Ouch! What’s that for?”

‘what’s that for’?” Linda complained in

called scaring…” Nicholas mumbled, “I meant to intimidate

“Hmm?”

I mean…” Nicholas quickly put on a smiling face. “I mean,

and Zuko walked behind them and exchanged glances,

of relief. He used to come and go from the Thompsons as if it were his home, but it was not

the dining table. It was clear that the Thompsons had prepared a lavish feast to welcome Zuko. The table was filled with delicious dishes, all of which

on his plate, probably because she was growing more satisfied with her son-in-law

finished, Linda took Lina to the kitchen to check the dessert

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