The bus was quiet, filled only with the steady rumbling of the engine.

Everyone sensed Heidi’s mocking tone toward Lina, yet the latter chose to remain silent. She tightly gripped her clothes and then slowly released them.

It wasn’t that Lina was weak or unable to respond. Before leaving, Zuko had advised her to let things go and avoid unnecessary trouble.

“Revenge can wait,” he had joked. “If someone bothers you, let me know when you’re back, and I’ll help you get even!”

Lina had taken it as a joke but saw some truth in his words. It was wiser to avoid unnecessary conflicts while traveling. She took a deep breath to calm her anger and gazed out of the window, pretending not to hear anything.

However, Keira couldn’t hold back and spoke up. “Ms. Lister, what you said isn’t fair.”

Heidi raised an eyebrow, her tone changing. “What did you say?”

Keira spoke honestly, “It’s natural to be excited when visiting Southeast Aciatic for the first time. Besides, sharing photos is a way of sharing joy with someone you care about. Maybe you don’t have someone like that, so you can’t understand.”

“You…” Heidi’s face turned pale as she glared at Keira.

relationships and no lasting connections. Personal issues haunted her,

leaving her speechless. It wasn’t that she

Keira’s arm and directed her gaze toward the scenery. The other students on the bus started chatting, breaking the

Gia sitting in the front

was right. People would come and go in

began. The day was filled with a packed schedule, and they returned to the hotel past

entering her room and placing her bag down, Lina quickly made her way to the courtyard, clutching her

that moment, a video call came

with delight,

familiar smile, distinct features, and deep, warm eyes

enjoying your first day in Southeast Aciatic?”

wanted to share everything that had happened on the bus, but she didn’t want to burden him

a

“Oh,” Zuko responded casually.

bus. He had arranged for the bus driver to keep him informed of every move and word the

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