Married a Secret Billionaire

Zuko and Toph had been holed up in the study for five days, tirelessly searching for any records of planes, trains, and ships entering or exiting Centrolis. They checked immigration records and reviewed highway surveillance cameras leading to other provinces, hoping to find a clue about Melvin’s possible mode of transportation. However, their efforts often ended in disappointment.

As the days passed, both of them grew visibly thinner, with disheveled hair and dark circles under their eyes. The constant search took a toll on their mental state, and they dreaded the thought of losing their loved ones.

After another failed attempt, Toph’s frustration boiled over, and he slammed the table in despair. Zuko, though expressionless, stared at the computer screen with bloodshot eyes, his restless fingers betraying his inner anxiety.

Toph turned to him, about to say something, but his voice choked, and he couldn’t utter a word. Zuko remained blank-faced.

The service staff visited several times, updating them on the Thompsons’ tireless search for the girls and the Hamertons’ unsuccessful efforts in finding any trace of them in Centrolis.

“I don’t believe they’re gone like this, Zuko,” Toph said, expressing his disbelief.

“I don’t believe it either,” Zuko quickly interrupted, not wanting Toph to voice his doubts aloud and secretly harboring his own disbelief.

He and Lina had made a promise never to let go of each other’s hands, no matter the circumstances. They vowed to always stay connected, no matter where they were. And now…

Zuko rubbed his temples and weakly leaned against the chair’s backrest. Exhaustion washed over him, and he closed his eyes, envisioning a starry sky. At that moment, he recalled a conversation about reaching the stars and fulfilling wishes.

Suddenly, Zuko jolted awake, his realization hitting him like a bolt of lightning.

he said, his voice filled

brow

signal,” Zuko replied, determination and

as Zuko brought up a location system interface on the computer. Though it was currently blank, Zuko

he declared, his words

…

on the ship. Despite the ship’s calm and peaceful atmosphere, they couldn’t shake off the feeling of uncertainty. They

accustomed to physical labor since childhood, found the tasks manageable, but Lina struggled to adapt. Her delicate hands had become rough and worn from

drained and unwilling to move. Their heads leaned against each other as they

offering to give Lina a shoulder massage to alleviate her fatigue. Lina

energy to sit up. “I have

about to pay off. While Lina focused on her duties, she had also

deck, using wind speed and direction to estimate

do you truly believe this ship is heading to