Zuko took a step forward but held Lina’s hands tightly.

“Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we’ve grown up now.” Zuko paused and enunciated each word. “There’s a difference between men and women!”

“You—”

“Also, I don’t have any ‘bros’ or ‘buddies’, only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they’re all male.”

Zuko smiled. “Do you understand what I mean now?”

Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips.

“Zuko, I know you’re dating Lina, but you can’t not be friends with the opposite sex just because you have a fiancee, right?”

“Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?” Zuko smirked. “But I think that’s the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!”

“Zuko…”

“Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…” There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, “Have some self-respect!”

Desiree took two steps back and looked at Zuko in disbelief.

like the Harpers, Desiree was used to seeing elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives had to endure and coexist peacefully

were bound to cheat. Even the most dominant legitimate wife had to bow her head

even think there was anything

decisive blow that shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly, challenging her views on relationships and

“I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame me for falling

“You—”

won’t be having a drink.” Zuko smiled. “Lina and I have

Lina out of

let him hold her hand, she felt his palm’s warmth and knew she had everything she needed in the world. She tried to walk steadily but was so excited she wanted to jump up and

leaving the bar, Lina stopped and

“Zuko…”

the matter?”

being polite and saying, “You offended Desiree because of me. That

understanding and say, “Desiree has been your

hypocritical? What is there

words expressed exactly what

she wanted to do

burst into

sprang onto him, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. She planted a resounding kiss

was caught off

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