Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

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.

used to seeing elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives had to

legitimate wife had to bow her head

didn’t even think there was anything wrong

her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly, challenging her

made it clear. Don’t blame me for falling out

“You—”

“Lina and I have other things to attend

out of the bar without looking

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

the bar, Lina stopped and looked

“Zuko…”

matter?”

and saying, “You offended Desiree because of me. That equals offending the Harpers. Is it

should pretend to be understanding and say, “Desiree has been your friend for so many years. It’s not

hypocritical?

words expressed exactly what she

she wanted to

Lina burst

onto him, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist.

was caught off guard