Renee’s hand had barely retreated when Toph swiftly caught hold of it and calmly placed it back on his arm.

“Toph—”

“I know there are plenty of great restaurants in Jangasas. Come on, let me treat you to a lavish meal!” Toph interrupted, pulling her along.

Renee was momentarily stunned before a smile spread across her face as if she had just won the world.

“Renee, did you know that my parents met in Jangasas?” Toph continued to chat as they walked. “The hotel where they had their first date was called Regalia Hotel, and they had lobster risotto…”

When Zuko returned to the presidential suite, Lina had been unpacking and hadn’t spoken to him since the afternoon.

The atmosphere felt peculiar.

were several instances when their eyes met, and Lina looked at him

her, intending to say something, but the words eluded him. He could only manage a somewhat forced

Lina aback.

his hands in his pockets as he glanced around and engaged in small talk. “This room

it’s the presidential

could switch rooms, I would have come earlier to keep you company!” said Zuko.Books

and looked up at Zuko. She couldn’t help but soften a little when she saw him grinning

in her heart, his gentle gaze and smile were hard

to him, lips slightly pursed, and

held her small hand. “What if we

“Why?”

complex expression flickered in Zuko’s

they stayed there any longer, more would be exposed. Given Lina’s intelligence, she would easily piece it together—perhaps

about his parents’ dating history. His father’s personal experience taught him that if two people in love, they shouldn’t keep secrets from each other. She must not find

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