Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1038

"Because I like you.

"Lina, I don't know how to start a relationship, but I read online that it usually begins with a confession.

"Maybe my confession was out of order... but I really like you.

"Would you like to try liking me back?

"If possible... like what your mother said, let's change our marriage certificate into a real one after a year or so... is that okay?"

Zuko said all of this in one breath, feeling a sense of relief as if the dust had settled, but what followed was nervousness and unease. He looked silently at Lina, observing the ever-changing depths of her gaze.

In his first 20-something years of life, he made most of the decisions himself. Never before had there been a moment like that, where he had to wait for someone else to decide his fate.

"L-Lina… can you give me an answer?" he asked.

Lina was quiet for a moment before she suddenly burst into laughter. She looked at the white and soft cotton candy in Zuko's hand as if he had plucked it from the sky. She tiptoed, her hands hooked around his neck, and lightly pecked his lips...

This time, it was Zuko's turn to widen his eyes.

Lina chuckled. "Didn't you say one shouldn't open the eyes when kissing?"

"B-But you..."

'Woman, you asked for this!'

Zuko smirked, experiencing this feeling for the first time, and eagerly embraced her.

"Hey, Lina, you're like this cotton candy."

"What?"

His hands wandered. "You're soft and tender everywhere..."

"Zeke! Stop it!"