Zuko held his forehead, rendered utterly speechless.

He looked at Chris, who was laughing uncontrollably. He eagerly anticipated the day when Lena would officially become his cousin-in-law so he could playfully tease him back.

Finally, Zuko sat down for dinner, adopting the identity of “a Thompson”.

When Zuko recounted this to Lina, she burst into giggles.

Seeing her radiant smile, Zuko suddenly felt that spending these days in an empty house was a waste. He needed to seize what he had missed, so…

The next day, as Lina got out of bed, her legs felt weak, and it took her a while to adjust her walking posture to something normal.

She looked at Zuko, who was vibrant and busy preparing gifts in the living room and felt a strong urge to give him a kick.

“Mr. Zuko, these are all the items,” the old housekeeper said with a smile. “Honestly, no matter what you prepare for your parents, they’ll like it!”

“Just mention that Lina chose them when you deliver them, understood?” Zuko ordered.

“Yes.”

Lina blinked, then descended the stairs slowly.

“You’re awake?” Zuko greeted her with a smile, reaching out to hold her hand.

“I…” Lina blushed. “I’m sorry, Zuko. I forgot to prepare the gifts for their wedding anniversary tomorrow!”

“Everything’s already prepared now. Don’t worry.” Zuko ruffled her hair. “Their anniversary is tomorrow, and they’ll surely celebrate it alone. So, we can go back for dinner today!”

Lina widened her eyes and rushed into the closet to pick out a turtleneck sweater.

After arriving at Zen Residence, they saw Zephyr and Cordelia enjoying the flowers in the yard from afar. The yard was filled with purple irises, which contrasted beautifully against the distant blue sky.

illuminating the

and Lina approached

eager for them to leave and enjoy their own world. He turned to

noticed his father’s disgruntled

I

You can take

choice but

long after, a carefree peal of laughter echoed from

Zephyr was speechless.

the daughter away, and now her father was

recall there was a local custom. The bride had

his

received another scolding, so he pouted and fell

arm with Linda’s, and the two best friends headed to the

exchanging glances and realizing their wives were

offered her a plate of treats delicately shaped like apricot and peach blossoms. They were

was a hint of

could easily tell that something was bothering her. “Linda, tell me if something’s bothering you. If there’s any way I

in her eyes and spoke softly. “Cordelia, I’m lucky to have you to confide

the matter?” Cordelia

Renee’s mother,”

understanding, Renee’s mother was an honest and kind-hearted woman despite

Renee on the right path, preventing her from scheming against the Thompsons’ wealth.

Kaitlyn?” Cordelia

to our house to discuss the marriage of our two children. We truly

we mentioned the wedding gifts your family plans

surprised. “What

money your family would give to Renee!” Linda hesitated before continuing. “She even asked if there were any shares of the Hamerton Group in the wedding gifts. She wanted to know about your jewelry box and how much Toph will inherit in the future, as well as details about the assets of the Irwins

to respond to these questions? Isn’t

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