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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?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe whispered in her ear, “I was thinking about some morning exercises…”
“Zuko!”
Lina pushed him with all her strength, but he held her tighter and followed up with a deep kiss. She was lost in a
whirlwind of emotions, and the whole world seemed to spin around her.
It was not until she was out of breath from his kiss that he finally let her go.
Zuko struggled to 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 do so.
“Lina…”
“Hmm?” Her face was flushed.
“I love you,” Zuko said.
Lina’s hazy mind suddenly snapped to attention as she looked up.
She was all there was in his clear eyes.
“I love you,” he said again. “I don’t think I’ve ever said these three words to you before, but from today on, I’ll say
them every day as long as you don’t get tired of it.”
Lina placed her hand on his waist and nestled in his arms with a smile. “I won’t get tired of it. I love hearing them no
matter how old we get!”
She then asked with concern, “What if I grow old and senile and don’t recognize anyone anymore? What should we
do?”
“It doesn’t matter,” Zuko said with a smile. “These three words are your remedy. As long as I say them, you’ll
always remember!”
–
The day for Lina to study abroad was getting closer. Melissa’s condition was stable enough that she could be
discharged from the hospital to recuperate at home.
Lina was worried that Melissa might secretly return to Jangasas, so she transferred Dave to a Centrolis school.
Originally, the Thompsons had prepared a place for them to stay, but Jesse and Melissa refused to move in.
Melissa became more open-minded after getting ill. In the past, she was most afraid of others saying Lina was not
her biological daughter. Now that Lina had reunited with her biological parents, a big burden in her heart was finally
lifted, and she no longer had to live in fear.
As for Lina, she really had not raised her for nothing over the past 20 years. Despite that, she genuinely felt guilty
toward her and the Thompsons.
This was why, while she appreciated the Thompsons’ kindness, she did not want to take advantage of them
anymore.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLinda repeatedly tried to persuade her, but Melissa remained stubborn.
In the end, Linda got angry and directly slapped the villa key on the table. “Are you going to live here or not?!”
Melissa just smiled and put the key back in her hand. “Don’t worry. I know what Lina’s worried about. I swear I won’t
sneak back to Jangasas!”
Linda paused. “Then you…”
“My son and daughter are here in Centrolis. Why would I go back to Jangasas?” Melissa smiled. “I sold the large
apartment in Jangasas, and the money is just enough to buy a small house here in Centrolis.
“Mrs. Thompson, I’ve caused you so much trouble. I can’t let you support me any longer!” Melissa looked sincerely
at Linda. “So…”
“Why so polite with us?” Linda had complicated feelings. “You’re also Pammy’s mother. We’re all family.”
“Thank you for treating me like family.” Melissa smiled wryly. “But I really don’t deserve it. I actually think this is
good. We’re staying in Centrolis, and we can still meet each other often!”
“Hmm…” Linda held her hand and said, “By the way, you still have that old house, right? Why don’t you sell that
one, too? With the money from selling both the old house and the apartment, you can buy an even better and
bigger house in Centrolis!”
“That won’t do!” Melissa smiled. “That old house is for Lina!”
Linda was stunned. “What?”
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