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.

at Lina from the doorway before disappearing into the night. Lina still felt uneasy, but then a

to face Renee, she saw her cousin’s pure and bright smile.

they were cousins and that Renee was half a month younger. The room they were heading to had

the most. It’s also the best room in this house,” Renee explained. “I’ve changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I’ve never touched anything in

interrupted her with a grateful expression.

great effort to find you, cuz,” Renee said, holding Lina’s hand.

Lina, but she couldn’t help

widened her eyes in surprise. “What

fell silent momentarily before speaking. “I’ve been a mess these past few days… I don’t know why this happened to me. Why am I Lina? How did I become Pamela?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

her, holding her hand tighter. “Hey… Maybe your mom has something to deal with? Isn’t it better to have another pair of parents who love you? Moreover,

lingered. “Hmm, Zuko said the same thing…

do you know what

Lina was curious. “What?”

dad gave it to me without much thought. Maybe to him, I’m just a weed that nobody cares about. He plucks me when he needs me and leaves me to die when

quickly grabbed her hand. “I know you need time to adapt,

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