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?"

melted instantly. Her smile brightened, and she nodded hard. "Yes, yes, I'll come tomorrow. I'll

frustration. Zuko could only helplessly look in

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

see my cousin. Why

"Ms. Renee..."

secretary failed to stop her, but Renee opened the door and entered the room. Her expression

a smile that looked somewhat natural. "Lina, aren't you

Lina froze.

younger cousin, Lina's emotions were a

gaze made her uneasy, but she managed a smile and

you find

brought some sour plums." Renee set the small box on the table. "These can boost your

"Thank you..."

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