"Lenny, why don't you stay tonight?" Lina gently held Lena's hand and suggested, "Tomorrow, I'll introduce you to my parents in Jangasas. They are wonderful people. My younger brother is studying at the University of Centrolis, and he's quite a handsome young man."Lina added, "Lenny, let's head upstairs first. You can choose which room you like." She was talkative in her happy state.Lena followed behind, not fully absorbing her words.As they ascended the stairs, Lena stole a glance at Nicholas and offered a soft smile. She couldn't help but envy her sister's family. Lina had loving biological parents, caring adoptive parents who raised her for 20 years, and a fiance who cherished her dearly.Such blessings were rare, and Lena appreciated them deeply.Despite this, Lena felt no trace of jealousy.On the contrary, she was determined to protect this happiness at all costs. Having endured many hardships herself, she cherished all the beauty life had to offer. She couldn't bear to
Lena's heart raced as she nervously fiddled with the hem of her clothes, troubled and uncertain. She had never worn a dress like the off-shoulder one before. Her usual attire consisted of all-black outfits, fully covering her arms, and she felt that this style was her destiny from birth. In her mind, such a beautiful dress belonged to girls like her sister.Seeing Lena freeze like a startled deer, Chris felt a sudden clench in his heart. He chuckled softly and suggested, "Hmm... Maybe you shouldn't wear that one."Lena looked at him, and he continued. "I think this one suits your style better." He pointed to a classic long dress with an elegant and conservative design, the hem falling below the knees. It carried a unique charm without stealing the spotlight from the bride.Lina's eyes lit up, and she agreed. "That's right! Lenny, you do seem more suitable for this kind of long dress. Chris has a good eye!"Chris smirked and asked Lena to try it on. She took it and quickly entered t
Zuko had reserved a special spot for the Jenner couple when arranging the wedding venue. They had given Lina a second chance at life and were the most important people to her.With most preparations completed, Zephyr and Cordelia invited Nicholas and Linda to see the wedding house they prepared for the young couple. They spent five minutes viewing the house and the following two hours catching up.The four of them sat in the courtyard, reminiscing about their youth, eating fruit, and enjoying the breeze.Cordelia served homemade desserts and fruit tea, which Linda greatly admired."Cordelia, your culinary skills are as exquisite as ever. I almost don't want to eat them!" Linda praised.Nicholas, a bit worried, said, "My daughter doesn't know how to make these. You won't mind as her mother-in-law, will you?"Zephyr playfully punched Nicholas, saying, "Pammy and Renee are both our daughters now. We're more than fond of them!"With a sly grin, Nicholas said, "I remember a fortune t
"Darling, what are you saying?" Zephyr's tone was exasperated."I was just saying that someone in my hometown also has a close friend of the same sex. True love knows no gender, right?" Cordelia's face turned red with laughter as she covered her mouth.Nicholas erupted with thunderous laughter. "Hahaha!"Startled by his sudden outburst, Linda raised her hand to hit him.Zephyr rolled his eyes and shot him a disdainful look before noticing Cordelia's triumphant expression.As his hand reached her waist, it transformed into a gentle embrace, and he wore a pleasing smile on his face."Darling, can we stop talking about this?""I'm not angry. I was just teasing you." Cordelia stroked his face.Despite their age, Zephyr's face still held its charm and remained the most handsome in her heart."Yeah," Linda agreed. "If we hadn't brought up Lenny and Pammy, we wouldn't be discussing this... But, Cordelia, do you really think that Lenny has those kinds of feelings for Pammy?""I can't
"Didn't someone mention this before? You asked for a golden room, right?" Lina said."So, this is the golden chamber you've created for me?" Zuko paused briefly before laughing.He carefully examined the blueprint, impressed by Lina's exceptional drawing skills. The design looked as if it had been printed by a machine, with each element distinct and pursued to perfection."Do you like it?" Lina asked, looking expectantly at him.Zuko chuckled softly. How could he not like it?He reminisced about when his mother bought his father a very cheap car. Zephyr treated it like a treasure, caring for it as if it were the most valuable possession. But now, Lina had outdone them all by gifting him an entire house."It would be perfect if this place was close to the sea and the mountains." Zuko embraced her, resting her head on his shoulder. "This house would look even better if built along the mountains."He then asked, "Lina, have you chosen the location?""Yes," Lina replied, gently rub
Toph had a slightly red face from drinking. He danced and laughed with the Baker men, who were also dressed in traditional kilts.Zuko's eyes widened in surprise. The Baker kids had studied in Zkotland and were familiar with the local customs. In Zkotland, men wore kilts characterized by large tartan patterns in bright colors. With the voluminous pleats, Toph became the most eye-catching figure at the entire wedding!While this was normal in Zkotland, it seemed unconventional to the other guests.Zuko lowered his head, trying to avoid the situation and have someone take Toph away quickly."Bro, don't I look good in this outfit?" Toph laughed carefreely. "Stand right there! I'm about to play a bagpipe tune for you!""No!" Zuko gestured hastily.Toph looked disappointed. "Zuko, why not?""Well... Oh, this is your reserved act! What will you do later if you perform all your acts now?"Toph realized the point and smiled again, continuing to have fun with everyone.Zuko smiled too,
Renee's mother, Kaitlyn Carmichael, had fallen into a coma again. When Lina and Zuko arrived at the hospital, Kaitlyn had already been wheeled into the emergency room.Zennie and Seth, both medical professors, were coordinating the emergency response while doctors and nurses hurriedly moved through the bustling corridor.Lina went up to hug Renee, comforting her softly. "Don't worry, Aunt Zennie and Uncle Seth are both experts in their field. They said before that Aunt Kaitlyn's condition hadn't reached the point of needing a kidney transplant. She'll be fine!"Renee couldn't speak coherently.Toph tried to explain, "Aunt Zennie and Uncle Seth mentioned that kidney disease is a complicated condition, even though a kidney transplant wasn't required at that time."Zuko frowned. "Didn't they use specialized medicine already?"Toph did not know what was going on either. He could only sit outside and wait.After a while, the lights in the emergency room dimmed, and the group rushed o
"My wife won't have to lift a finger for anything in the future!" Toph said seriously, looking at Renee. "Have you read 'Gone with the Wind'?"Not well-versed in literature, Renee shook her head with slight embarrassment.Toph spoke gently. "In the book, there's a part where the female protagonist falls into difficulties and goes to the male protagonist to borrow money. Despite previously claiming to live luxuriously, the male protagonist could tell from her appearance that she was struggling just by looking at her hands. They were rough, giving away her true situation... Do you understand why?""I don't know," admitted Renee."The male protagonist noticed her hands," Toph said as he held Renee's hand. "Even though she dressed up nicely, her rough hands betrayed her hardships.""I won't let you end up like that," Toph reassured her with a smile. "When you're with me, you won't have to worry about anything! Leave all the tough and laborious work to me!"Renee looked at him with te