Zuko smiled. “Thanks, Uncle Nicholas.”

Nicholas tidied his tie, looking proud. Linda then dragged him away, holding his ear.

Zuko knocked on the door, but there was no response at first. He became worried and was about to ask the maid for a spare key when the door opened.

Lina stood in front of him with her eyes downcast. She looked thinner, with dark circles under her eyes, but she didn’t seem dispirited.

“Lina…” Zuko felt a pang of heartache and gently caressed her soft cheek, asking, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

Lina smiled and leaned into his embrace.

During this time, Zuko had already done a lot for her. While Lina had been cooperating with the police investigation, he had been outside waiting for her. When Lina locked herself in her room, he had been analyzing the doubts and finding evidence.

If Lina asked what else he could do for her…

Lina said, “I’d like to take a walk. Would you go with me?”

“Of course!” Zuko was eager to do that. “Where would you like to go?”

think of anywhere at all. In reality, she had been feeling down. Even if she had good psychological coping skills, it was impossible to act as if nothing had happened in

have fun,” she whispered.

her hand, and led her out.

Zuko drove Lina to a hilltop. She didn’t recognize this place but followed him through the bushes and discovered a hidden paradise

helicopter glistened in

“This is my helipad. It’s a gift from my mother when I

several people walked over, wearing professional uniforms and

“Didn’t you say you wanted

of anxiety. It slowly ascended to a certain altitude. Lina looked down from the window, and the entire city seemed to have turned into Lego toys. She had never seen the city

instructor helped her put

taken aback and looked up at

“Zuko, I…”

he

you

He grinned. “Don’t you think I’m full of surprises, that there are many things that you don’t know about

and he took the opportunity to hold

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