"Nothing like that!" Zuko's eyes flickered with a complex glint. "I'm just asking on your behalf. If you really marry Lena in the future, your dad will surely ask about it even if I don't!"

Chris paused and put down his cutlery with a frown.

Lena's expression also changed slightly. She forced herself to remain composed, ate some soup, and then placed the bowl and spoon in the sink.

Zuko left after that, leaving only her and Chris in the room.

She cleared the table and was about to wash the dishes when Chris' hands suddenly blocked her way.

"The water's cold. I'll wash them."

Lena paused and saw Chris had already turned on the tap, swiftly washing the pots and dishes.

She listened to the soothing flow of water, silently observing him. His sleeves were rolled up, showcasing his strong forearms. The sink was a bit low, making him bend slightly, yet his broad back remained as reassuring as ever like the protective fortress guarding her heart.

What about her? Was her background deserving of someone as outstanding as him?

to heart. If they were to

his wife be as relaxed and unconcerned with social

to keep her birth secret buried deep within. If they asked

tangled as

never crossed her mind, and she hadn't cared about them.

"Lenny, what's wrong?"

snapped

Are

Lena shook her head.

Let me do the washing." She tried to mask her anxiety. "The weather isn't cold, so

things! I'm tough, so

also smiled at

affected by what Zuko said just now, weren't

his embrace. "Don't mind him! Our marriage is a matter between the two of us. As long as you're willing to marry me, that's all

raced. She hesitated, then embraced his waist. She wanted to hold him tightly,

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