Zuko stared at Lina in astonishment. She had brought him a can of green tea, but it felt like a scalding hot potato that could scorch his hands.

“What’s wrong?” Lina smiled playfully. “You drink beverages from others, but when I give one to you, it’s like poison. Are you that afraid?”

Zuko quickly put the can down and reached for her hand. “Lina!”

Lina turned away, and Zuko embraced her from behind. She struggled a bit but could not break free from his strong grip, so she surrendered and let him hold her. Although she stopped moving, her eyes glanced elsewhere.

“Lina,” Zuko whispered into her ear. His low, husky voice carried a hint of remorse and innocence. “I don’t know why she sent these to me.”

“Are the photos photoshopped?” she asked.

“Well…” Zuko was taken aback and truthfully admitted, “No.”

Lina turned to look at him, her cheeks a bit puffed up. “So, you really took her to the beach?”

“When… you were not around,” Zuko explained incoherently, “She came to visit in Centrolis. My parents were worried about her safety and took her to our family’s private beach.

“Lina, look!” Zuko zoomed in on the photos. “Look at my expression at that time! I didn’t even smile! I was very reluctant because I always thought that the beach was reserved for you and that I could only take you there!”

jealous over such a

with him over this,

childhood and had taken advantage

fall for it,

was confused. “What did you

you should hurry to your appointment. We don’t want your ‘buddy’ to

“Lina!”

Lina could not help but

his hand. “I admit I felt a little jealous, but I’m not unreasonable. I know exactly how you feel about

as he pulled her. “So,

“Huh?”

grinned, his smile even brighter than hers had been just

she waved at him. Unfortunately, her delight

soft smile, and her long hair was down, making her look prettier than

and he looked like he

sank. She felt a pang of jealousy

brings you here too?” Desiree

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