Chapter 1265

Zuko stared at Lina in astonishment. She had brought him a can of green tea, but it felt like a scalding hot potato that could scorch his hands.

"What's wrong?" Lina smiled playfully. "You drink beverages from others, but when I give one to you, it's like poison. Are you that afraid?"

Zuko quickly put the can down and reached for her hand. "Lina!"

Lina turned away, and Zuko embraced her from behind. She struggled a bit but could not break free from his strong grip, so she surrendered and let him hold her. Although she stopped moving, her eyes glanced elsewhere.

"Lina," Zuko whispered into her ear. His low, husky voice carried a hint of remorse and innocence. "I don't know why she sent these to me."

"Are the photos photoshopped?" she asked.

"Well..." Zuko was taken aback and truthfully admitted, "No."

Lina turned to look at him, her cheeks a bit puffed up. "So, you really took her to the beach?"

"When… you were not around," Zuko explained incoherently, "She came to visit in Cent