Chapter 1045


    “Do you really think we don’t know what you guys are plotting?” Zephyr questioned.


    Zuko addressed his parents, saying, “Dad, mom…”


    “Alright, let’s cut to the chase,” Cordelia interjected gently. “Your father and I have had doubts about


    Pammy’s identity. We held back because we didn’t want to hurt Nichs and Linda.”


    Zuko paused. “Mom, Toph and I suspect something is seriously wrong with Melvin. But when Toph met


    Pammy and obtained a sample for a DNA test, it matched Uncle Nichs’s!


    “So I suspect someone may have tampered with it.”


    “There are numerous doctors at the joint hospital. It’s unlikely that all of them are loyal to the


    Hamertons,” Cordelia remarked. “If someone with malicious intent wanted to bribe a couple of them, it


    would be easy.”


    “But the important thing is not to alert the enemy before the truth is revealed.” Zephyr chimed in with a


    smile. “I’ve taught you both about throwing feints in boxing. Feint first before delivering the knockout


    blow! This principle applies in life as well.”


    “Understood.” Zuko nodded.


    Zuko felt fortunate to be part of such a family. His parents hadplete trust in him and offered their


    support. They even guided him on what to do.


    Deeply touched, Zuko couldn’t help but give Cordelia a tight hug reminiscent of their earlier days.


    Zuko wanted to hug his father next, but Zephyr yfully grabbed his arms. “Hey, hey, hey! We’re


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    Zuko chuckled and passed his mother back to his father.


    Zuko now understood that his father would never feel secure without his mother by his side. It was a


    feeling he couldn’t fully grasp before, but now that he had Lina, it resonated even more strongly than


    his father’s.


    “Alright, you two can disy your affection once I’m gone!” Zuko mischievously gazed at them. Then,


    he yfully squatted in front of Cordelia, shing a pleading smile. “But before I leave, mom, I need


    something…”


    “What’s the matter?” Cordelia inquired, her gaze following Zuko’s fixed stare at her vanity stand,


    specifically at the antique agarwood box ced on it.


    A realization dawned on Cordelia. “What are you up to?”


    Zuko grinned slyly, like a cunning fox. “Mom… I’ve noticed you don’t wear jewelry often, do you?”Books


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    “Indeed,” Cordelia responded, intrigued. “And why does that concern you?”


    Zuko’s grin widened. “It’s such a shame that you don’t wear them! So, I’ll help you—”


    Before Zephyr could intervene, Cordelia’s palm met Zuko’s face with a resounding p.


    Wincing and cradling his head, Zuko was stunned, his face reflecting disbelief. His father had often


    been the one to strike him since childhood, but today marked the first time his mother had hit him.


    “Mom?” he uttered, bewildered.


    “Zuko!” Cordelia rolled up her sleeves, her demeanor bing assertive. “Your father gifted me those


    pieces of jewelry. They are more precious to me than my own life! Don’t you dare covet them, do you


    understand?”


    Zuko responded in a state of confusion.


    “It’s unlike you to suddenly ask me for things!” Cordelia continued to probe. “Tell me the truth, Zuko. Did


    you meet a girl in Jangasas to whom you want to give a piece of jewelry?”


    Zuko’s heart tightened. He looked up at his mother, wearing a forced smile.


    Cordelia felt a mix of anger and amusement at having guessed his intentions correctly.


    However, there was a hint of concern in her mind.


    Her eldest son had always been slow in matters of love. As he grew up, he was constantly surrounded


    by celebrities. Whenever gossip spread, Zuko remained silent like a fool, allowing himself to be


    someone else’s stepping stone.


    The person who had managed to captivate him must possess a certain level of capability…


    But if that girl didn’t take their rtionship seriously, it could be a devastating blow to Zuko, considering


    hisck of experience and stubborn nature.


    Cordelia feared her son would be hurt, so she approached the subject cautiously. “Do you truly have


    feelings for someone? Who is she? Do you have a picture? Why don’t you bring her home to introduce


    her to us?”