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.

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

stop her. He knew her attempts to please and toast were all

and every mother understood that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law, she would never consider her

struggling with alcohol, Cordelia immediately arranged for servants to assist her

supported out, she continued to smile and slurred,

followed her mother, but she heard her mumbling something

who can help… find her family… find her family, then I can

Lina was stunned. “What are

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

“But—”

Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton

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

Melissa’s words haunted her thoughts, causing her mind

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

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

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