"Mom, dad, Dave, I'm really sorry for making you worry!" Lina's emotions got the best of her, making her talkative. To avoid scaring them, she decided to keep the part about being abducted onto the ship to herself.
"Actually, these past few days... um, I've been with Zuko the whole time! We just arrived in Southeast Aciatic today."
"Sis, did you go to that palace again?" Dave said with envy. "I saw the photos from your study tour last time. It looked so beautiful there!"
"I'll take you for a visit there when you get into university!" Zuko took the phone and chuckled softly.
Dave cheered excitedly on the other end.
Upon hearing Zuko's voice, Jesse and Melissa felt more relieved, knowing that Lina was with him.
Melissa said, on the verge of tears and laughter, "Lina, how have you been lately? I've had a bad feeling these days and felt anxious for no reason..."
"Mom, you should take care of your health." Lina spoke gently. "Don't overwork yourself, whether at home or in the store. Let Dave handle what needs to be done. He's grown up now!"
"That's right." Jesse chimed in with a smile. "Let him take care of everything. He's a boy, and he should take on more responsibilities!
"But come back for a visit when you have the time, Lina. The old house and the supermarket are still waiting for you!"
"Dad..."
"Dad knows. You're now part of a wealthy family, and these things are not that important." Jesse smiled innocently. "But they're a token from us, so you must accept them, understood?"
Lina's eyes welled up with tears, and the urge to cry surged again.
Jesse lowered his voice. "By the way, uh... I know it's inappropriate to say this, but remember, if you're not comfortable over there, we will always have a room for you here, understand?"
"Mm..."
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