Chapter 1241


    One yearter, Lina sessfullypleted her studies and returned to Centrolis to start a new phase


    in life.


    Not much had happened during that year, but all that did happen was positive.


    Melissa’s condition had stabilized, and she had been discharged from the hospital to rest at home. As


    long as she took her medication on time and maintained a good mood, there would be no significant


    problems.


    Jesse enjoyed taking care of Melissa every day. He tended to the nts and flowers, cleaned the


    house, and found joy in being by her side. After so many ups and downs in life, he was grateful that


    she was the one who had stayed with him till the end. He understood now what he had meant when he


    told Lina that a young couple would apany each other in old age.


    Dave had sessfully entered the University of Centrolis. He had excellent grades and an outgoing


    personality, and he was the target of many girls’ pursuits upon admission. However, he was not in a


    rush to start a rtionship and focused on his studies.


    Linda’s mental state had also improved. She no longer needed to take antidepressants and only took


    sleeping pills asionally to help her sleep. Cordelia noticed her radiant face and weight gain during


    theirst meeting.


    “Cordelia, I can’t even zip up the dress you took me to buy two years ago now. I’ve gained weight. I’ve


    lost all my looks!”


    Cordelia smiled. “Having a bit of flesh is a sign of good fortune. Now that you have a daughter and


    you’re content, it’s not bad to gain a little weight!”


    Linda could not hide her happiness whenever her daughter was brought up.


    Nichs and Zephyr often yed golf together and sometimes went horse riding or fencing. However,


    these activities were more of an excuse for them to rest and chat. They now preferred activities that did


    not require too much physical exertion, such as dipping in hot springs, ying chess, or fishing


    together.


    Zephyr would sometimesment about how time went by. He used to be a fearless young boxer, and


    Nichs had been a respected figure in the underworld. Now, the two of them could be seen sitting


    together with fishing rods for hours. If they got homete for dinner, their wives would scold them.


    However, one thing that had not changed since their youth was their habit of discussing how to save


    secret funds whenever they were together. Jesse would asionally join them, and he wouldugh


    heartily once the topic of secret funds came up.


    “My wife heard Zuko say that some men only get 70 dors as their pocket money each month!


    Hahaha…”


    As soon as he saw how Zephyr looked like he wanted to throw him into the pond, he stoppedughing


    and concentrated on fishing.


    Toph visited his mother-inw’s house frequently, each time insisting on showing off his cooking skills.


    However, he always made a mess of the kitchen.


    Surprisingly, his culinary skills improved significantly during these attempts!


    When Lina and Zuko returned one yearter, they were stunned to see thevish reception dinner


    prepared by the esteemed second Hamerton heir. The table was filled with delicious delicacies!


    Toph grinned brightly like a little sun and said, “Bro, I finally have something I do better than you after


    all this time!”


    Renee leaned happily against him, and Lina noticed they both wore engagement rings on their fingers.


    Among the group, only Abigail and Jacob had not made much progress. Their rtionship was


    lukewarm, and they were busy with their lives, asionally contacting each other.


    Jacob spent his days browsing entertainment news, while Abigail always had herwyer’s exam


    materials with her, whether she was waiting on set or at the studio.


    This made Jackie very anxious. What would happen if his precious Abigail decided to change careers?


    As for Zuko, who had apanied Lina to Denmaie for her studies, his situation was a bit miserable.


    He initially thought that he could foster their rtionship while being there to apany her. However,


    Lina had been preupied with heavy coursework and tight schedules.


    Lina was exceptionallypetitive and did not want to fall behind her ssmates. She would study day


    and night, not paying much attention to him as her apanying spouse. Consequently, he had truly


    be just an “apanying” spouse.


    He would join her in the ssroom while she solved problems, in the library while she wrote her thesis,


    and in the cafe while she studied. He would explore the city’s streets and alleys with her, searching for


    ancient buildings. He would even apany her on sunny weekends for hikes and sketches.


    In short, he couldn’t do whatever he had had in mind. Throughout the year, they had had fewer hugs


    and kisses than they used to have in Centrolis.


    Once Zuko returned home, Toph closely examined him, holding his head.


    “Bro, you have dark circles.


    “Bro, you haven’t rested well this year, huh?


    “Ouch, bro! There’s a pimple near your nose! Do you know what it means when a pimple appears


    there? It indicates a problem in the reproductive system!


    “Bro… You’ve really been keeping it down this year, huh?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &


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    “Toph Hamerton!” Zuko barked and chased him upstairs.


    Soon after, the sounds of fighting, which had been absent from the house for a year, came back and


    were more intense than ever.


    Wendy stood downstairs, looking helplessly at the situation, and sighed.


    “Still fighting like little kids as soon as they get home. Mr. Zuko doesn’t hold back at all. He better not


    hurt Mr. Toph!”


    Lina had alreadypleted her studies, and Nichs nned to formally hand over the Thompson


    Group to his daughter and niece. With the protection and assistance of the two Hamerton gentlemen,


    there should not be any more issues within thepany.


    Lina was writing a project proposal in her office, with Zuko guiding her.


    Toph knocked on the door and came in cheerfully, saying, “I knew my brother would be with you!”


    Lina had her secretary bring him his favorite lemon tea.


    Zuko looked at him and asked, “Is there something urgent you need from me?”


    “Grandma’sing from Melorian!” Toph said smiling, “She’sing to see her granddaughter-inw!”


    Lina was taken aback, and Zuko smiled at her, gently patting her hair. “Don’t worry. My grandmother’s


    easy to get along with.”


    Lina did not doubt this, as Cordelia had told her that Janine was a remarkable woman who single-


    handedly supported the huge Baker Group. Her decisive methods were even more impressive than


    those of men.


    However, seeing her for the first time still made Lina a little nervous.


    Toph continued. “Oh, by the way, our grandmother’s not the only oneing this time. She is bringing


    along several young members from the Bakers, rtives, and the Harpers, who are close to the


    Bakers!”


    “The Harpers?” Zuko frowned. “They’reing too?”


    “Yes.”


    “Why are so many peopleing?”


    “Naturally, they’re here to invest.” Toph smiled. “With the excellent investment environment in Centrolis,


    it’s hard to find a better ce! Grandma wants to mentor the young Bakers, so she’s bringing them


    here to learn and, incidentally, to see her granddaughter-inw!”


    “Then… are the Harpers also here to invest?” Zuko asked.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.