Zuko hid his face but couldn't resist Chris's competitive spirit. He reluctantly lowered his hand for a few selfies. After snapping the pictures, neither of them wanted to view them.

As they playfully bantered, Lena swung the door open and inquired, "Who's there?"

Zuko and Chris fell silent instantly.

Lena smiled and welcomed them inside. Zuko's meal ended up being shared by all. Lina, who usually didn't eat much, chatted and laughed heartily. Her morning sickness appeared to have vanished.

Chris leaned in close to Lena. "Lenny, it's lunch break now. Are you planning to stay here the whole time?"

He looked at her meaningfully as he spoke.

Understanding his intention, Lena was about to get up to leave, but Lina grabbed her arm.

"Hold on!" Lina looked at her like a little hungry kitten and smiled shyly. "Lenny... will you come again tomorrow?"

Her smile brightened, and she nodded hard.

looked at Zuko in frustration. Zuko

followed by the hesitant voice of Lina's secretary, "Ms. Renee,

here to see my cousin. Why are

"Ms. Renee..."

but Renee opened the door and entered

a smile that looked somewhat natural. "Lina,

Lina froze.

tended to be overly accommodating to her younger cousin, Lina's emotions were a bit complicated. It was like the sensation of being

her uneasy, but she managed a smile and

find time to

of your pregnancy, so I brought some sour plums." Renee set the small box on the

"Thank you..."

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