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.

to meet their eyes. “Are you

surprised that Toph was the first to

Toph spoke sweetly. “But you’re mistaken. You’re

no different from my real mother! So this food is a gesture of

whether to laugh or cry. She gently flicked his

was now a big, tall man. He

her

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

Renee chimed in with a 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

as that

mirrored how they acted around

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

said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair

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

Lina was taken aback.

“I’m talking about your

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