Lina had some concerns. “It’s not that. I just returned to this family and haven’t spent much time with my parents. It’ll be difficult for them to part with me, even though they don’t say it out loud. Moreover, my mother in Jangasas hasn’t fully recovered yet, and I want to take care of her longer.”

Zuko affectionately patted her head. Even if he couldn’t wait any longer, he had to respect her filial piety.

“Alright.” He smiled. “There’s no rush. Besides, I’ll be with you when you go abroad for further studies.”

Lina happily gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

Zuko was slightly stunned.

The innocent Lina did not realize that something was off with the way he looked at her. She wanted to kiss him on the other cheek, only for him to grab her wrist and pull her down onto the bed.

“Ah!” Lina let out a soft cry.

They were now so close that their noses were almost touching. She could clearly feel his gradually warming breaths and body temperature, and…

Lina blushed instantly and turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

“What’s wrong?” Zuko smirked. “You don’t want to marry me, and I can’t claim some compensation either?”

“W-What do you want?”

He whispered in her ear, “I was thinking about some morning exercises…”

“Zuko!”

he held her tighter and followed up with a deep kiss. She

was not until she was out of breath from his kiss that

control his desire to possess her. That moment was sacred and beautiful and should be saved for their wedding night. He could wait, and he was willing to

“Lina…”

face

love you,” Zuko

suddenly snapped to attention as

was all there was in

you before, but from today on, I’ll say them every day as long as

smile. “I

with concern, “What if I grow old and senile and don’t recognize anyone anymore? What should

three words are your remedy.

abroad was getting closer. Melissa’s condition was stable enough that she could be discharged from the hospital to

return to Jangasas, so

the Thompsons had prepared a place for them to stay, but Jesse and Melissa refused to move in.Books Chapters Are

she was most afraid of others saying Lina was not her biological daughter. Now that Lina had

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