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.

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

to please and toast were all to

understood that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated

struggling with alcohol, Cordelia immediately arranged for servants

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

but she heard her

find her family, then I can

was stunned. “What are you

away. “Lina, I’ll take care

“But—”

Mr. and

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

words haunted her thoughts, causing her mind to be

Melissa continued to stay with the Hamertons. They marveled at the numerous houses within the manor, realizing that even if they

leisure time, they took walks around the manor, appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying life. It

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