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.

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

bow her head before her

there was anything wrong with this

Zuko delivered a decisive blow that shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly, challenging her views on relationships and exposing them

say.” Zuko hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame

“You—”

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

led Lina out of the bar

him hold her hand, she felt his palm’s warmth and knew she had everything she needed in the

the bar, Lina stopped and looked

“Zuko…”

the matter?” he

offended Desiree because

been your friend for so many years. It’s not fair to

she thought, ‘Why should I be so hypocritical? What is there to

words expressed exactly what she

she wanted to do

burst

Before he could react, she sprang onto him, wrapping her arms around his

off guard and

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