Chapter 1081
Zuko couldn’t tell her that he couldn’t control himself. He gently held her small hand, caressing the back
of it with his thumb, and looked into her eyes with a tender smile.
“I don’t want to trouble you.” He made up an excuse. “When we came back, we ran into Gia. She might
spread rumors about us staying together.”
Lina’s expression changed, and she nodded solemnly. What he said made sense. Gia’s attitude toward
her had already shifted, and Lina had to be cautious. If it became known that they were sharing a room
without proper registration, it could lead to a bigmotion and even involve the police, causing
trouble.
However…
Lina looked at him, her worry shifting to his well-being. She was more concerned about him not having
a ce to stay.
Zuko understood her thoughts. He gently ruffled her hair and whispered, “Don’t worry. I was just joking
about sleeping on the streets. I have enough money to stay at a hotel.”
Lina voiced her concern. “But those small hotels will surely be worse than here.”
“I can manage no matter how bad they are,” Zuko reassured her, hugging her closely. “As long as I can
be with you.”
Lina’s heart warmed, and she nestled against him. “Sometimes, I can’t believe how lucky I am to have
met you in this lifetime…”
“I’m the lucky one.” Zuko’s voice was tender. “I must have saved up all my good luck from my past life
to be able to meet you in this one.”
Lina smiled up at him.
“Alright, let’s eat quickly.” He patted her back. “After eating, you should rest early. You have sses
tomorrow, and I’ll go out to find a ce to stay and move my things.”
Once he moved out, he wouldn’t have to endure the torment of seeing her but not being able to fully
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Zuko smiled and nned to visit his grandparents first the next day.
As for where to stay, he could go to the general’s residence. It had been a while since he had seen his
award-winning actor of an uncle.
If possible, he would also pay a visit to the pce and meet the king. After all, he held an important
ce in his father’s life…
However, the next morning, before Zuko had a chance to leave, a series of urgent knocks on the door
echoed through the room.
The sound was loud, as if it could shatter the door, and there was amotion outside, indicating
something significant had happened.
Lina, who had just finished getting dressed, looked at Zuko in confusion. Instinctively, Zuko stood in
front of her, his broad shoulders acting as a protective shield.
Lina asked with concern, “Zeke… what’s going on?”
Before Lina could finish speaking, Heidi’s voice could be heard shouting from outside, “Lina Jenner,
why aren’t you opening the door? Is someone hiding inside?”
Lina’s heart raced in her chest.
“Open the door!” Heidi’s angry roar could be heard. “If you don’t open it, I’ll call the police! They’lle
and open it for you!”
Lina’s petite body trembled slightly.
Zuko calmly held Lina’s hand, preparing himself for what was about to happen. It appeared that his
warning to Gia the previous night had no effect. Since she seemed determined to dig her own grave,
he would grant her wish.
“Don’t be afraid, Lina,” he reassured her in a soft voice. “I’ll go and answer the door.”
“Zeke…”
“Don’t worry,” he said confidently, wearing a reassuring smile. “I have everything under control.”
Lost in her thoughts, Lina was searching for a solution while Zuko, alreadyposed, walked toward
the door and opened it.
Unsurprisingly, Heidi was standing outside.
The female teacher’s ck-framed sses were askew, pushed up repeatedly in her anger.
“Well, well, who do we have here?” she greeted with an unfriendly demeanor. “If I recall correctly, this
room is upied by my student, Lina Jenner!”
“I am Lina’s husband,” Zuko slyly replied with a smile. “Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Lister.”
Heidi scrutinized him from head to toe, rolling her eyes a few times.