Desiree’s screams alerted the welfare institution’s management staff. Despite the kids running fast, being young made it easy for a few adults to catch them quickly.

Desiree was led to the resting room.

The staff gave her a towel to wipe herself, as she had no suitable clothes to change into. She sat on the sofa, trembling with anger—not from the cold.

“Zuko,” she called out, her voice shaking with distress.

Zuko stood aside, hands in his pockets, appearing indifferent.

“Zuko, I’m so cold,” Desiree hugged herself and conveniently sneezed.

Zuko glanced at the weather forecast on his phone, which showed 26°C, and looked outside at the sunny weather.

“Cold?” He chuckled softly. “I see. You’re soaked all over. That’s why you’re cold.”

Desiree seemed delighted. “Exactly.”

do to

She wanted to suggest he could hug her or lend

sun is shining outside. You can go out

Desiree was stunned.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All

completely soaked, and just using this towel won’t be enough. It’s better to go out and enjoy the sun. You won’t

“Zuko, you…”

“Desiree, you’re a guest my grandmother brought. I’d worry about something

Everything Zuko said avoided mentioning their relationship but implied

suggestion for her to go outside

teeth with

welfare institution’s director, Jill Latymer, approached them. When she arrived at the door and saw Zuko inside the room, she walked in, lowering

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