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?”

In reality, she had been feeling down. Even if she had good psychological coping skills, it was

all out and have fun,” she whispered. “As

and led her out. He said clearly,

phone calls, Zuko drove Lina to a hilltop. She didn’t recognize this place but followed him through the

helicopter glistened in the

explained, “This is my helipad. It’s a

moment, several people walked over, wearing professional uniforms and

“Didn’t you

down from the window, and the entire city seemed to have turned into Lego toys. She had never

instructor helped her put

taken aback and looked up at

“Zuko, I…”

afraid,” he said gently. “I’m

did you

long time ago.” He grinned. “Don’t you think I’m full of surprises, that there are

him softly, and he took the opportunity to hold her hand and lead her to

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