Zuko smiled as he held Lina’s hands, knowing she would face this day alone. He couldn’t replace her, but he could be there for her.

“This is your home, Lina,” he said, playing with her hair. “Your parents will be home soon. It’s a new beginning for you.”

Lina said, her voice filled with worry, “But I—”

“I know,” Zuko interrupted gently, looking into her eyes. “Don’t worry. I’ll bring your parents from Jangasas when I’m done here.”

Lina’s eyes filled with gratitude. He was the only one who would go to such lengths for her.

Still worried, she lowered her head and hesitated. “But what if they won’t come?”

“You’re their daughter, no matter what,” Zuko reassured her, his gaze gentle. “Lina, I promised that you won’t be separated from your family.”

Nodding slowly, Lina let go of his hand.

Zuko then turned his attention to Renee and smiled. “I have something to do tonight. Please take care of Lina for me.”

“Sure, I got it!” Renee replied, her voice filled with determination.

waved at Lina from the doorway before disappearing into the night. Lina still

her cousin’s pure and bright smile. “Lina, I’ll

a month younger. The room they were heading to

most. It’s also the best room in this house,” Renee explained. “I’ve changed

with a

effort to find you, cuz,” Renee

words touched Lina, but she couldn’t help but feel uncertain. “Perhaps I’ll disappoint

her eyes in surprise. “What do

these past few days… I don’t know why this happened to me. Why am I Lina? How did I become Pamela?”Books Chapters

with? Isn’t it better to have another pair of parents who love you? Moreover, you would have grown up with Aunt Linda and Uncle Nic if you weren’t taken away. Your love for them would be

“Hmm, Zuko said

“Cuz, do you know

Lina was curious. “What?”

of mockery. “My name doesn’t mean anything. My dad gave it to me without much thought. Maybe to him, I’m

hand. “I know you need time to

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