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.

before disappearing into the night. Lina still felt uneasy, but

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

month younger. The room they

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 the room

interrupted her with a grateful expression.

great effort to find you, cuz,”

but she couldn’t help but feel

her eyes in surprise. “What

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 &

to comfort 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

but doubts still lingered. “Hmm, Zuko said

stopped and faced her. “Cuz, do

Lina was curious. “What?”

a hint of mockery. “My name doesn’t mean anything. My 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

hand. “I know you need time to adapt, but I accept you. As for my biological parents… I just need

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