“But…” Lina’s suspicion grew. “How do you know such a powerful artist? How do you know what she thinks?”

Her questions took Zuko aback, his mind racing to find a plausible excuse.

Suddenly, he remembered his brother’s story about their parents’ love story from their youth. Although he wasn’t very knowledgeable about it, his brother had added some embellishments to make it more interesting.

According to his brother, their father had also hidden his true identity to deceive their mother.

He had heard that their mother had almost exposed their father’s lies on several occasions, but he always managed to talk his way out of it.

He had heard…

But what had their father said to get away with it?

Zuko scratched his nose anxiously. The more flustered he became, the harder it was for him to come up with an excuse, especially when faced with Lina’s clear and perceptive eyes.

If only his brother were there… He wouldn’t blush when he lied, his heartbeat would remain steady, and his acting was so convincing. He was like a carbon copy of their talented actor uncle.

as he remained silent, growing more suspicious. “Zeke, how do you know her so well? And how

IDs,” she speculated further. “Don’t

filling him with relief. Wasn’t that

slipped up. “You’re

Lina was taken aback. “Did I

yes, yes!” Zuko

not a professional auctioneer! And how do you know Madam Irwin’s paintings are

unable to come up

that moment, Melissa popped her head out of the kitchen. “Stop chatting! Come help me,

I’m talking to

She smiled. “Go clean the fish, Zeke. Then go to the store. I

agreed instantly and went

stomped her feet and stared at her

and whispered. “Aren’t you happy that I’m teaching him a lesson

a smile, holding back

becoming more and more like our family

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