Zuko took a step forward but held Lina’s hands tightly.

“Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we’ve grown up now.” Zuko paused and enunciated each word. “There’s a difference between men and women!”

“You—”

“Also, I don’t have any ‘bros’ or ‘buddies’, only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they’re all male.”

Zuko smiled. “Do you understand what I mean now?”

Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips.

“Zuko, I know you’re dating Lina, but you can’t not be friends with the opposite *** just because you have a fiancee, right?”

“Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?” Zuko smirked. “But I think that’s the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!”

“Zuko…”

“Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…” There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, “Have some self-respect!”

Desiree took two steps back and looked at Zuko in disbelief.

Growing up in a family like the Harpers, Desiree was used to seeing elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives had to endure and coexist peacefully with their husbands’ mistresses.

to bow her head before her husband. If a woman liked a man, she could just snatch him away

was

a decisive blow that shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly, challenging

everything I needed to say.” Zuko hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame me for falling out

“You—”

having a drink.” Zuko smiled. “Lina and I have other things to attend to.

Lina out of

the world. She tried to walk steadily but was so excited she wanted to jump up and down and laugh out loud.Books

leaving the bar, Lina stopped

“Zuko…”

the matter?”

Desiree because of me. That equals offending the Harpers. Is it

understanding and say, “Desiree has been your friend for so many years. It’s not fair to treat her

should I be so hypocritical? What is there to be polite about

exactly what

she wanted to do

burst

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