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.

her gaze to meet

that Toph was

“But you’re mistaken. You’re not our

you’re no different from my real mother!

laugh or cry. She gently flicked his

to carry was now a big, tall

her children. They

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

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

that

behavior mirrored how

the case, we still need to find work to do ourselves,”

daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair behind her ears and

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

Lina was taken aback.

“I’m talking about

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