Desiree’s screams alerted the welfare institution’s management staff. Despite the kids running fast, being young made it easy for a few adults to catch them quickly.

Desiree was led to the resting room.

The staff gave her a towel to wipe herself, as she had no suitable clothes to change into. She sat on the sofa, trembling with anger—not from the cold.

“Zuko,” she called out, her voice shaking with distress.

Zuko stood aside, hands in his pockets, appearing indifferent.

“Zuko, I’m so cold,” Desiree hugged herself and conveniently sneezed.

Zuko glanced at the weather forecast on his phone, which showed 26°C, and looked outside at the sunny weather.

“Cold?” He chuckled softly. “I see. You’re soaked all over. That’s why you’re cold.”

Desiree seemed delighted. “Exactly.”

can I do to help?” he

to suggest he could hug her or lend her

sun is shining outside. You can go out and get some sun to quickly

say?” Desiree

completely soaked, and just using this towel won’t be enough. It’s better to go out and enjoy the sun. You won’t

“Zuko, you…”

your sake.” Zuko sounded sincere. “Desiree, you’re a guest my grandmother brought. I’d

avoided mentioning

his “guest”, and his suggestion for her

teeth

When she arrived at the door and saw Zuko inside the room, she walked in,

kind-hearted middle-aged woman exchanged a

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