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Zuko was interrupted by a sudden ringing of his phone. The screen displayed a string of numbers, causing Lina to be taken aback. However, she noticed the calm smile on Zuko's face."It's my younger brother," he explained in a low voice. "I remember his number, so I don't save it."Zuko was about to reject the call, but Lina stopped him. "He must have something important to tell you if he's calling.""What important matter could he have—""Answer it quickly!" Lina smiled gently. "I just finished washing some clothes. I'll go hang them up on the balcony!"Zuko observed Lina's delicate figure with complex emotions. After a moment of hesitation, he walked out of the room to answer the call.Before he could speak resentfully and ask, "What do you want?" the other end of the line was filled with Toph's rapid speech."Bro, no matter what you're doing right now, you have to let me finish..." Toph's voice came through.Zuko lowered his voice. "What's the matter?""Well..." Toph paused

"Lina, I'm not lying to you," Zuko's voice was hoarse as he maintained a certain distance, hesitant to approach her. "If you don't believe me, I'll take you to meet someone."After a while, Lina calmed down and noticed Zuko preparing to leave. She hurriedly grabbed a jacket and followed him.Several cabs were waiting outside the hotel, and one pulled up in front of them. Zuko opened the car door, but he sat in the passenger seat instead of sitting next to her in the backseat.From the back seat, Lina observed Zuko's sharp features, deep and resolute eyes, and broad back through the rearview mirror. She knew he must be sitting in the front with his arms crossed, just as he always did.Everything seemed familiar yet different at the same time, evoking indescribable emotions within Lina.Suddenly, she recalled the words Gia had spoken before. Gia had attended university to find a wealthy heir to date and marry, claiming that 80% of life's troubles could be solved with money. Lina had

Zuko's spirits lifted with just a bit of sunshine, and he let go of his inhibitions, acting childishly. But before Lina could object, Zuko impatiently wrapped his arms around her slender waist and kissed her passionately as if he were a wild beast.Lina melted in his embrace, succumbing to his deep kiss.When he felt that her resistance was waning, he reluctantly released her, gently tidying her disheveled hair. He caught a hint of surprise and sweet affection in her eyes.Feeling a bit weak, Lina allowed Zuko to carry her like a princess as they continued their walk in the moonlight."Zuko.""Yes?""Can I ask you something?"Zuko lowered his head, gazing at her, and replied softly, "Ask me anything.""Why did you suddenly reveal your true identity to me?"Zuko paused, his expression becoming complex. He didn't respond immediately.They arrived at a small, secluded park and sat on a stone bench. He looked at her and spoke softly. "Would you like to hear my parents' story?"L

When Toph first laid eyes on Lina, he couldn't help but stare at her for a while. He not only stared, but he also approached her directly, wanting to get a closer look.However, just as he was getting closer, a big hand suddenly grabbed him by the back of his neck! A stern and icy voice followed. "What do you think you're doing?"Toph sat back in his seat, wearing an embarrassed smile as he scratched his head. "No, no... Zuko, let go!"Lina joined in with a smile and coughed lightly to ease the awkwardness.Zuko glanced at his brother and pulled Lina's chair closer to him.Toph had never seen his older brother act so possessive before. He chuckled and stood up, taking the initiative to introduce himself, "I'm Toph, his favorite younger brother!"Zuko scowled. "Not anymore.""Bro, do me a favor!"Zuko looked at Toph, and their eyes met, causing them both to burst into laughter."This is Renee Thompson." Toph placed a hand on Renee's shoulder. "Renee, this is the sister-in-law I

"Zeke, if you... If you don't believe it, I'll prove it to you!" Jesse tugged at Melissa's sleeve, urging her to sit down and eat, but she ignored it and insisted on going into the room to rummage through the cabinets. Soon, she held a thin birth certificate in her hand and placed it in front of Zuko."Look, this is Lina's birth certificate!" Melissa's voice trembled as she pointed at the name on it. "Father: Jesse Jenner, Mother: Melissa Jones. What's wrong with that!? The hospital issued this!"Zuko quickly stood up. "Auntie, please calm down. I never doubted—" "Stop listening to Mary's nonsense!" Melissa trembled as she angrily scolded and returned the birth certificate to her room, refusing to finish dinner.After dinner, Zuko made a call to Toph at the entrance of the alley."I have a question for you," he said in a low voice. "How would you react if you had a son, but everyone said he wasn't your son?""What do you mean, bro?" Toph's tone rose at the end. "You're not hopin