Chapter 1120

Lina blinked and nodded, her smile light. "Of course."

"So, you're okay with having an extra set of parents who dote on you?" Zuko asked.

"What do you mean?" Lina blushed, grasping his arm and speaking softly. "I know your parents are kind, but I never expected them to love me like their own daughter."

"Lina, that's not what I meant..." Zuko paused.

"I understand! Don't worry," she said mischievously. "I'll respect and honor them as if they were my own parents, no matter what!"

Zuko felt a bit helpless, realizing his hints had no effect.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully and invited them to the main building.

The atmosphere during dinner was relaxed. Initially unsure where to sit, Jesse and Melissa were nervous and struggled to handle their cutlery.

But as Cordelia and Zephyr's easy-going nature influenced them, they began to relax, speaking more freely, and their tense expressions eased into smiles.

However, there was a mix of flattery and reverence in those smile