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.

continued to raise her glass for toasts despite her poor health. Unaccustomed to drinking red wine, she was already feeling dizzy after

but he couldn’t stop her. He knew her attempts to please and toast were

wanted her daughter to suffer in her in-laws’ home, and every mother understood that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law, she would never consider her as her own

Cordelia immediately arranged for servants

Melissa was supported out, she continued to smile and slurred, “I’m

felt embarrassed and quickly followed her mother, but she heard her mumbling something in

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Lina was stunned. “What are

say anything!” Jesse forcefully grabbed Melissa’s arm and pushed Lina away. “Lina, I’ll take

“But—”

keep Mr. and Mrs.

since it

haunted her thoughts, causing her mind to

marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that even if they stayed for a day in each, they would not

took walks around the manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It felt

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