Lina felt like she was in a dream, surrounded by royal convoys and guards, approaching the majestic palace. It was as if she had transformed into a cherished princess, receiving respectful gazes and warm smiles wherever she looked.

Despite the spacious and comfortable car she was in, she couldn’t relax. Quietly, she took out her phone and called Zeke.

“Hey, what are you up to?” she asked.

With just an hour’s time difference between Southeast Aciatic and Jangasas, Lina checked her watch. Zeke was probably working at the supermarket. She could hear the chaotic noise on the other end.

“I’m collecting payments! Quite busy with customers today,” he replied.

“Oh… never mind then.”

“Wait!” Zuko quickly snatched the phone and gave an intimidating glare to drive away the customers. He asked in a hushed voice, “What’s wrong?”

just… wanted to talk to you. It feels so

a faint smile appearing on his lips. She must have received a grand reception befitting a state guest. His father’s “close” friend had come through for him

Zuko asked in a deep

a moment of contemplation, Lina’s voice turned tender. “The dream is beautiful, but I don’t like it without

felt his heart skip a beat. He gripped the snack packaging tightly, almost bursting it. At that moment, it felt as if a field of flowers had bloomed before his eyes,

interrupted them. “Ms. Jenner, it’s time to get out of the

to Zuko, “Zeke, I have to get off the car now.

phone’s dark screen for a moment. Suddenly,

the palace, parking in the

car,

honored guest, escorting her inside without undergoing any

spent nearly two hours going

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