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?"

and she nodded hard. "Yes,

frustration. Zuko could only helplessly look

at the door, followed by the hesitant voice of Lina's secretary,

cousin. Why are you stopping

"Ms. Renee..."

and entered the room. Her expression immediately turned sour upon seeing them gathered

a smile that looked somewhat natural. "Lina,

Lina froze.

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

gaze made her uneasy, but she managed a smile and met her

find time to

plums." Renee set the small box on the table.

"Thank you..."

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