Chapter 1196
Linda returned home feeling heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, peals ofughter and chatter echoed from the
living room, catching her attention before she entered.
She stood at the door, observing for a moment.
The kids were back.
Zuko and Toph shuttled tes from the kitchen, causing concern for Aunt Evelyn and the maids, who
couldn’t stop them.
Linda nced into the kitchen and saw aplete mess. It was evident that an intense battle had
taken ce there.
Lina and Renee appeared unusually cheerful. The table was filled with the brothers’ cooking, though it
looked rather unappetizing.
The brothers insisted on exining themselves. “Even though they don’t look good, they taste
amazing, we promise!”
Linda burst intoughter while standing at the door. “So, the young heirs didn’t dare to ruin the kitchen
at home because of your strict mother, and instead, you came here?”
The four kids were simultaneously stunned, turning to look at the door.
Zuko and Toph smiled sheepishly and quickly weed Linda inside.
Lina grabbed Linda’s arm, guiding her to sit. She handed Linda cutlery, urging her to taste the boys’
cooking.
“Hmm…” Linda pretended to be serious, lifting her gaze to meet their eyes. “Are you trying to impress
your future mother-inw?”
Zuko was taken aback, surprised that Toph was the first to respond.
“Absolutely!” Toph spoke sweetly. “But you’re mistaken. You’re not our future mother-inw!”
“We’ve watched you since we were kids. To me, you’re no different from my real mother! So this food is
a gesture of our love for our mother!” Toph dered.
Linda didn’t know whether tough or cry. She gently flicked his head.
The little boy she used to carry was now a big, tall man. He towered over her.
But to her, they would always be her children. They would always need their parents’ protection.
At that moment, she thought of Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes
betrayed herplex emotions. She smiled gently and asked, “Why did you finish work so early
today?”
“Our colleagues have been treating us differently ever since you showed up!” Renee chimed in with a
smile. “The supervisor is absent since Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she
saw us, she acted as if a mouse had seen a cat and didn’t assign us any work!”Books Chapters Are
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Linda smirked, as that was precisely what happened.
Their behavior mirrored how they acted around Nichs!
“Although that’s the case, we still need to find work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have
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“Yes, but you still need to rest,” Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked
Lina’s messy hair behind her ears and quietly observed her.
Linda felt a pang of sadness. She sighed, saying, “Spend more time with your mom whenever you
have the chance.”
Lina was taken aback.
Linda smiled. “I’m talking about your mom from Jangasas.”
“Yes, I know,” Lina said, leaning her head on Linda’s shoulder in a yful manner. “I’ll spend time with
her. I must also spend more time with you! I love both my moms. I won’t y favorites!”
Linda choked up, patting the back of Lina’s hand.
“Hey, what about my mom?” Toph interrupted, clearing his throat and assuming a serious demeanor.
“She’s your mother-inw. Watch out— Ouch!”
Zuko flicked his head before he could finish his sentence.
Standing behind Toph, Zuko wore a stern expression. He was still annoyed that he couldn’t respond to
Linda’s question earlier!
“Zuko! You attacked me by surprise?”
“So what?”
Toph widened his eyes and charged at him, roaring!
In the next moment, the brothers grappled with each other like two fighting kittens…
Lina and Renee burst intoughter while Linda smiled helplessly. She quickly intervened, asking them
to stop.
“Okay, that’s enough,” Lina said, checking the time as she stood up. She looked at them. “Seems like
I’ll have to skip this meal. Take good care of my mom!”
Zuko was taken aback. “Where are you going?”