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.

health. Unaccustomed to drinking red

her. He knew her attempts to please and toast were

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

Cordelia immediately arranged for servants to assist her to

to smile and slurred, “I’m

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

her family… find her family, then I can die without regrets…”Books

stunned. “What are

didn’t say anything!” Jesse forcefully grabbed Melissa’s arm and pushed Lina away. “Lina, I’ll take care of your mother.

“But—”

and Mrs. Hamerton

it would be impolite to run out like this, especially since it was her first meeting with her future in-laws.

words haunted her thoughts, causing her mind to

and Melissa continued to stay with the Hamertons. They marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing

took walks around the manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It felt like time had slowed

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