Chapter 1265
Zuko stared at Lina in astonishment. She had brought him a can of green tea, but it felt like a scalding
hot potato that could scorch his hands.
“What’s wrong?” Lina smiled yfully. “You drink beverages from others, but when I give one to you,
it’s like poison. Are you that afraid?”
Zuko quickly put the can down and reached for her hand. “Lina!”
Lina turned away, and Zuko embraced her from behind. She struggled a bit but could not break free
from his strong grip, so she surrendered and let him hold her. Although she stopped moving, her eyes
nced elsewhere.
“Lina,” Zuko whispered into her ear. His low, husky voice carried a hint of remorse and innocence. “I
don’t know why she sent these to me.”
“Are the photos photoshopped?” she asked.
“Well…” Zuko was taken aback and truthfully admitted, “No.”
Lina turned to look at him, her cheeks a bit puffed up. “So, you really took her to the beach?”
“When… you were not around,” Zuko exined incoherently, “She came to visit in Centrolis. My
parents were worried about her safety and took her to our family’s private beach.
“Lina, look!” Zuko zoomed in on the photos. “Look at my expression at that time! I didn’t even smile! I
was very reluctant because I always thought that the beach was reserved for you and that I could only
take you there!”
Lina pouted, but her anger had already subsided by half. She found it amusing that she had gotten
jealous over such a little thing. After all, Zuko was just a nine-year-old child at that time. What could he
do?
If she really picked a fight with him over this, it would be unreasonable.
Clearly, Desiree was the one with ulterior motives. She had known the Hamerton brothers since
childhood and had taken advantage of Lina’s 20 years of separation from the Thompsons to repeatedly
use those childhood memories with Zuko to provoke her.
“If I fall for it, I’m an idiot,” Lina murmured.
Zuko was confused. “What did you say?”
Lina smiled slyly. “I said, you should hurry to your appointment. We don’t want your ‘buddy’ to wait
anxiously and me me for it then!”
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Seeing Zuko sweating with worry, Lina could not help butugh.
“Alright, I’m just messing with you.” She gently held his hand. “I admit I felt a little jealous, but I’m not
unreasonable. I know exactly how you feel about me.”
“So…” Zuko’s eyes twinkled as he pulled her. “So, you’re going to the appointment with me!”
“Huh?”
Zuko pushed her into the car and grinned, his smile even brighter than hers had been just moments
before.
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Desiree was at the bar, ordering a cocktail. When she saw Zukoe in, she waved at him.
Unfortunately, her delight quickly faded upon seeing he was with Lina.
Lina was wearing a soft smile, and her long hair was down, making her look prettier than usual.
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Zuko had his arm carefully wrapped around her, and he looked like he was holding an invaluable gem.
Desiree’s heart sank. She felt a pang of jealousy and could feel the heat rising in her cheeks.
“Lina… what brings you here too?” Desiree asked.
Lina looked at her with a smile but said nothing.
“Look, I didn’t even know you wereing, and I didn’t get a seat for you—”
Lina looked around the bar and said, “It looks like the ce has been cleared out. “It should be at its
busiest time right now, but there’s only the three of us.”
Lina then looked around and smiled. “And you said you didn’t get me a seat? There are so many empty
ones here! Thanks, Desiree!”
Desiree clenched her fists and began to scowl.
“Lina, are you that worried about Zuko having a drink with me? There are no other girls. Do you have to
keep such a tight leash around him?
“I’ll keep an eye on him for you. Lina, don’t worry!”
“I’m worried because you’re here,” Lina said with a smile, gritting each word through her teeth.
“You! What do you mean? I grew up with Zuko. Do we not have the freedom to have a drink together
anymore?”
“No.” Zuko took a step forward and looked at Desiree with a smile.