Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1135

Zuko smiled as he held Lina's hands, knowing she would face this day alone. He couldn't replace her, but he could be there for her.

"This is your home, Lina," he said, playing with her hair. "Your parents will be home soon. It's a new beginning for you."

Lina said, her voice filled with worry, "But I—"

"I know," Zuko interrupted gently, looking into her eyes. "Don't worry. I'll bring your parents from Jangasas when I'm done here."

Lina's eyes filled with gratitude. He was the only one who would go to such lengths for her.

Still worried, she lowered her head and hesitated. "But what if they won't come?"

"You're their daughter, no matter what," Zuko reassured her, his gaze gentle. "Lina, I promised that you won't be separated from your family."

Nodding slowly, Lina let go of his hand.

Zuko then turned his attention to Renee and smiled. "I have something to do tonight. Please take care of Lina for me."

"Sure, I got it!" Renee replied, her voice filled with determination.

Zuko waved at Lina from the doorway before disappearing into the night. Lina still felt uneasy, but then a soft hand grabbed her arm.

When she turned to face Renee, she saw her cousin's pure and bright smile. "Lina, I'll take you to your room, okay?"

Lina smiled back at her, realizing that they were cousins and that Renee was half a month younger. The room they were heading to had been kept by Nicholas and Linda for Pammy all these years.

"That room is the place Aunt and Uncle cared about the most. It's also the best room in this house," Renee explained. "I've changed the sheets, and everything is clean. I've never touched anything in the room because they're all yours—"

Lina interrupted her with a grateful expression. "Renee..."

"They made a great effort to find you, cuz," Renee said, holding Lina's hand. "Don't disappoint them, okay?"

Her words touched Lina, but she couldn't help but feel uncertain. "Perhaps I'll disappoint them..."

Renee widened her eyes in surprise. "What do you mean?"