Chapter 1199

After a moment of silence, Abigail held Lina's hands with sincerity and spoke each word deliberately. "Please love each other... Please be happy forever!"

Lina was taken aback. She felt a strange atmosphere surrounding them.

But that was what good friends wished for each other.

She looked down and smiled, nodding earnestly. "Thank you."

Abigail seemed relieved, her smile becoming more relaxed.

"Enough about me!" Lina's playful doe eyes sparkled. "What about you? You're really amazing, so I'm sure there are many men who are interested in you. Is there anyone you like?"

"I..." Abigail paused before speaking honestly. "I do have someone I like."

Lina's eyes lit up.

But then she heard Abigail continue. "But he doesn't know, and I haven't told him."

"Why not?" Lina asked.

"Because... I'm afraid of rejection."

The waves overshadowed Abigail's soft voice.

A subtle veil of sadness covered her beautiful face.

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Meanwhile, Zuko met Jacob at a bar.

It was a small, quiet place. A si