Chapter 1157
“Oh, it’s nothing, really!” Melissa feigned nonchnce. “I was just concerned that it might be a waste of
time for you to call me when you’re busy with your studies now!”
“Mom…”
“It’s important for you to focus on your studies now that you have good resources, you know?” Melissa
advised. “Your father is taking care of the school procedures here, and you’ll be transferred to Centrolis
soon!”
“Even if I’m busy, it won’t stop me from contacting you!” Lina had a strange feeling in her heart. “Mom,
are you hiding something from me?”
Melissa was taken aback but adamantly denied it.
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No matter how much Lina asked, her mother insisted that everything was fine and maintained a facade
of normalcy.
However, certain parts of Melissa’s body were starting to ache faintly. Sweat coated the tip of her nose,
and her face grew slightly pale.
Jesse noticed and quickly interrupted, “Lina, focus on your own matters! Hehe… Your mom and I are
ying poker together, so I’ll be joining her for a few rounds now!”
“But how can you y with just two people?”
“Well… uh… There are many servants in the Hamertons!” Jesse improvised. “You have no idea. Since
we’ve been staying here, your mom has be acquainted with them to the point of nearly bing
sworn sisters… Haha, alright, I’ll stop here. I’ll go y with her now! Take care of yourself, don’t wander
around, and stay with Zuko, okay?”
After Jesse finished speaking, he hung up quickly.
Lina stood there for a moment, stunned, and then slowly turned her gaze to Zuko.
Zuko also felt that something was off.
The Jesse and Melissa he knew were kind-hearted people who would falter when telling lies. Their tone
on the phone sounded like they were acting.
Moreover, the Hamertons had strict rules. The housekeepers and servants were all well-behaved and
dedicated. Who would dare y cards during working hours?
He narrowed his eyes, contemting the situation, and gently patted Lina’s back.
“It’s okay. They’ve been worried these past few days, so they probably just want to rx now. It’s about
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“Okay.” Lina smiled lightly and was about to change her clothes. However, as she turned around, she
suddenly saw Linda standing at the door.
Their eyes met in an instant, and Lina’s heart jolted intensely.
Linda stood still, expressionless, appearing calm on the surface, but waves of emotions surged in her
eyes.
She had overheard Lina’s conversation on the phone with that couple just now.
She heard her daughter advising the mother on the other end to take better care of herself and stay in
touch more. She heard her daughter feeling guilty for suddenly disappearing and refraining from telling
the truth, afraid they would worry…
Did she know that her biological parents were also in anguish day and night? Did their worries mean
nothing to her?
Linda suppressed the pain in her heart, not wanting to lose control in front of her daughter, and forced a
smile.
“It’s gettingte,” she said, each word requiring all her strength. “I heard that the banquet tonight is
hosted by the king of Southeast Aciatic. It wouldn’t be good to bete. You should hurry!”
Zuko quickly interjected. “Aunt Linda, you can ride with us in the same car. Let’s go together!”
“No need…” Linda weakly smiled. “I’m feeling a bit unwell, and Nichs also wants to return to
Centrolis as soon as possible. Please thank His Majesty for his kindness on my behalf. In fact, the king
is holding the banquet out of respect for the Irwins, so it’s more appropriate for you to attend since it’s a
family affair. Nichs and I attending might not be suitable.”
“Aunt Linda—”
Linda looked at him with aplicated gaze. Her lips moved, but it took her a long time to utter a few
words, “Zuko, take good care of my daughter.”