Linda returned home feeling heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, peals of laughter and chatter echoed from the living room, catching her attention before she entered.

She stood at the door, observing for a moment.

The kids were back.

Zuko and Toph shuttled plates from the kitchen, causing concern for Aunt Evelyn and the maids, who couldn’t stop them.

Linda glanced into the kitchen and saw a complete mess. It was evident that an intense battle had taken place there.

Lina and Renee appeared unusually cheerful. The table was filled with the brothers’ cooking, though it looked rather unappetizing.

The brothers insisted on explaining themselves. “Even though they don’t look good, they taste amazing, we promise!”

Linda burst into laughter while standing at the door. “So, the young heirs didn’t dare to ruin the kitchen at home because of your strict mother, and instead, you came here?”

The four kids were simultaneously stunned, turning to look at the door.

Zuko and Toph smiled sheepishly and quickly welcomed Linda inside.

Lina grabbed Linda’s arm, guiding her to sit. She handed Linda cutlery, urging her to taste the boys’ cooking.

serious, lifting her gaze to meet their eyes. “Are

surprised that Toph was the first to

you’re mistaken. You’re

watched you since we were kids. To me, you’re no different from my real mother! So this food is a

or

was now a big,

her, they would always be her children. They would

who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes betrayed her complex emotions. She smiled gently and

smile. “The supervisor is absent since Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she saw us, she acted as if a mouse had seen a cat and didn’t assign us

that

mirrored how

need to find work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have more

but you still need to rest,” Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair behind her ears

a pang of sadness. She sighed, saying, “Spend more time with your mom

Lina was taken aback.

talking about your mom

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