Lina’s ears buzzed, doubting if she had misheard. Her gaze was fixed on Zuko, lips moving but unable to utter a sound.

“Lina…” Zuko felt helpless witnessing her distressed reaction. He didn’t know how to comfort her, hold her, or explain everything.

“You… you’re joking, right?” Lina’s lips twitched. “Zuko, don’t make things up…”

“It’s true.” Zuko locked eyes with her. “You’re not Lina Jenner. You’re Pamela Thompson.”

“How is that possible!?”

“If you don’t believe me, look further back.”

Zuko turned the album to later pages.

The deeper they delved, the clearer the image of the little girl became.

At her one-month celebration, innocence adorned her like a newborn.

one-year-old celebration, she laughed

up, clapping her tiny

At three years old…

Lina’s heart pounded violently!

a drawer, retrieved the photo Melissa had given Cordelia, and placed it in the middle

turned hoarse. “Don’t these two little

motionless like a

girl wore a beautiful fluffy dress, sporting a princess hairstyle and

scrunched up with tear-stained

intended to take you away from

felt trapped in

observing herself being gently embraced by Zuko from mid-air. His voice sounded distant,

a long time. I searched for you for a

heavy blow, causing

reddened, his large hand tenderly tousling

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255