Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1120

Lina blinked and nodded, her smile light. "Of course."

"So, you're okay with having an extra set of parents who dote on you?" Zuko asked.

"What do you mean?" Lina blushed, grasping his arm and speaking softly. "I know your parents are kind, but I never expected them to love me like their own daughter."

"Lina, that's not what I meant..." Zuko paused.

"I understand! Don't worry," she said mischievously. "I'll respect and honor them as if they were my own parents, no matter what!"

Zuko felt a bit helpless, realizing his hints had no effect.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully and invited them to the main building.

The atmosphere during dinner was relaxed. Initially unsure where to sit, Jesse and Melissa were nervous and struggled to handle their cutlery.

But as Cordelia and Zephyr's easy-going nature influenced them, they began to relax, speaking more freely, and their tense expressions eased into smiles.

However, there was a mix of flattery and reverence in those smiles.

Melissa, in particular, continued to raise her glass for toasts despite her poor health. Unaccustomed to drinking red wine, she was already feeling dizzy after three glasses.

Jesse worried, but he couldn't stop her. He knew her attempts to please and toast were all to ensure a better life for Lina in the Hamertons.

No mother wanted her daughter to suffer in her in-laws' home, and every mother understood that no matter how well a mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law, she would never consider her as her own daughter.

Seeing Melissa struggling with alcohol, Cordelia immediately arranged for servants to assist her to the guest room.

As Melissa was supported out, she continued to smile and slurred, "I'm not drunk, I'm not drunk."

Lina felt embarrassed and quickly followed her mother, but she heard her mumbling something in her sleep-like state as she supported her.

"Maybe... Maybe her family still has relatives who can help... find her family... find her family, then I can die without regrets..."

"Mom?" Lina was stunned. "What are you saying?"