Zuko’s heart raced, and his ears buzzed, but he tried to contain his excitement. A smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. Lina couldn’t bear to be away from him?

With a wholehearted grin and gleaming eyes, he felt satisfaction as if he had the whole world.

“Why are you laughing?” Lina blushed and stood up, ready to run away. But Zuko grabbed her and pulled her into his embrace without saying a word.

“I’m not laughing at anything. I’m just too happy.”

He whispered softly, “Silly goose, it’s only two weeks.”

“Two weeks… still too long.” Lina leaned against his chest.

Lina felt a sense of fear. She realized she was becoming increasingly attached to Zuko. Even a day without him made her anxious and uneasy, let alone two weeks.

“But Lina, this opportunity is rare. You should go and see it,” Zuko said, seriously holding her face.

He was delighted by her dependence but didn’t want her to lose herself for his sake.

“Every architecture student is expected to learn about Southeast Aciatic architecture. I think you shouldn’t miss this exchange.”

“Are you saying you can bear to be without me?” she asked.

“I can’t bear it,” he said in a deep voice. “But I can’t bear it even more if you lose yourself for me.

“Lina, a woman should have her own world, be independent, strive for self-improvement, and pursue what she loves. That’s what constitutes a complete life.”

Lina was stunned. Perhaps it was because she had been overly protected since childhood, or maybe it was because Jesse and Melissa had limited education and had never talked to her about such things. The best they could do was send her to this prestigious university to “broaden her horizons,” but they had no clear understanding of the world she would see.

see was one where women were independent and confident and remained

She gently rubbed his

sense! Where did you learn all this?

paused, managing to squeeze out an

He had witnessed

then you should follow my advice!” He held her hand. “Two weeks will pass quickly,

“Lina, you’re going

Lina smiled confidently and started filling out the online registration

on barren land. It was still in the early stages of planning, and

offering nothing much to browse. Consequently, the sound of Gia’s

hurriedly turned a corner on the first floor and reached the elevator on

“Ah!” Gia exclaimed.

almost splashed a bottle of highly corrosive solution on

He gritted his teeth

here? Did you

mix of fear and anger. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes at

didn’t bring her!” Gia replied, her irritation evident

“Don’t you want money anymore?

silent for a moment, unsure of how to

too much. After all, everything she had now was thanks to Lina—or, more precisely, thanks

having acid thrown on her. At the last moment, Gia changed her

the man. Instead, she quickly devised a plan, using the bangle as

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