Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1045

"Do you really think we don't know what you guys are plotting?" Zephyr questioned.

Zuko addressed his parents, saying, "Dad, mom..."

"Alright, let's cut to the chase," Cordelia interjected gently. "Your father and I have had doubts about Pammy's identity. We held back because we didn't want to hurt Nicholas and Linda."

Zuko paused. "Mom, Toph and I suspect something is seriously wrong with Melvin. But when Toph met Pammy and obtained a sample for a DNA test, it matched Uncle Nicholas's!

"So I suspect someone may have tampered with it."

"There are numerous doctors at the joint hospital. It's unlikely that all of them are loyal to the Hamertons," Cordelia remarked. "If someone with malicious intent wanted to bribe a couple of them, it would be easy."

"But the important thing is not to alert the enemy before the truth is revealed." Zephyr chimed in with a smile. "I've taught you both about throwing feints in boxing. Feint first before delivering the knockout blow! This principle applies in life as well."

"Understood." Zuko nodded.

Zuko felt fortunate to be part of such a family. His parents had complete trust in him and offered their support. They even guided him on what to do.

Deeply touched, Zuko couldn't help but give Cordelia a tight hug reminiscent of their earlier days.

Zuko wanted to hug his father next, but Zephyr playfully grabbed his arms. "Hey, hey, hey! We're adults... What are you doing?"

Zuko chuckled and passed his mother back to his father.

Zuko now understood that his father would never feel secure without his mother by his side. It was a feeling he couldn't fully grasp before, but now that he had Lina, it resonated even more strongly than his father's.

"Alright, you two can display your affection once I'm gone!" Zuko mischievously gazed at them. Then, he playfully squatted in front of Cordelia, flashing a pleading smile. "But before I leave, mom, I need something..."

"What's the matter?" Cordelia inquired, her gaze following Zuko's fixed stare at her vanity stand, specifically at the antique agarwood box placed on it.

A realization dawned on Cordelia. "What are you up to?"