Lina blinked and nodded, her smile light. “Of course.”

“So, you’re okay with having an extra set of parents who dote on you?” Zuko asked.

“What do you mean?” Lina blushed, grasping his arm and speaking softly. “I know your parents are kind, but I never expected them to love me like their own daughter.”

“Lina, that’s not what I meant…” Zuko paused.

“I understand! Don’t worry,” she said mischievously. “I’ll respect and honor them as if they were my own parents, no matter what!”

Zuko felt a bit helpless, realizing his hints had no effect.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully and invited them to the main building.

The atmosphere during dinner was relaxed. Initially unsure where to sit, Jesse and Melissa were nervous and struggled to handle their cutlery.

But as Cordelia and Zephyr’s easy-going nature influenced them, they began to relax, speaking more freely, and their tense expressions eased into smiles.

However, there was a mix of flattery and reverence in those smiles.

despite her poor health. Unaccustomed to

knew her attempts to please and toast were all to ensure a better life for Lina in

no matter how well a

arranged for servants to assist her

to smile and

but she heard her mumbling something in her

Maybe her family still has relatives who can help… find her family… find her family, then I can die without regrets…”Books Chapters

was stunned. “What are you

and pushed Lina away. “Lina, I’ll take care of your mother. Go back

“But—”

and Mrs.

impolite to run out like this, especially since it was her

haunted her thoughts, causing her mind to be

the Hamertons. They marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that even if they stayed

manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery and

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