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.

meet their eyes.

that Toph was the first

spoke sweetly. “But you’re mistaken. You’re not our

real

laugh or cry.

used to carry was now

her, they would always be her

moment, she thought of Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes betrayed her complex

absent since Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she saw us, she acted as if a mouse had

as that was precisely

behavior mirrored how they

work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have more responsibilities for this project

Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She

She sighed, saying, “Spend more time with your mom whenever

Lina was taken aback.

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