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?"

she nodded hard. "Yes, yes, I'll come

Zuko could only

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

cousin. Why are

"Ms. Renee..."

Renee opened the door and entered the room. Her expression immediately

looked somewhat natural. "Lina, aren't you supposed

Lina froze.

younger cousin, Lina's emotions were a bit complicated. It was like the sensation of being caught cheating by a teacher during

but she managed a smile

find time to

heard you were not eating much because of your pregnancy, so I brought some sour plums." Renee set the small

"Thank you..."

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