When Lina finished changing clothes, she walked out of the room hand in hand with Zuko. However, before leaving, she couldn't resist looking around.
There stood Linda, motionless in that spot.
Lina observed her thin figure, hunched over like an old lady as if a gust of wind could make her collapse. The anticipation in her eyes had faded, replaced by a sense of emptiness.
An indescribable sadness filled Lina's heart.
Linda and Nicholas were two unfamiliar names to her, but they were the two closest people to her in this world.
Taking a deep breath, Lina lowered her gaze and remained silent. Zuko understood her emotions and gently embraced her, kissing her forehead tenderly.
"Everything will be fine," he whispered. "It's not as difficult as it seems... They love you very much and have been searching for you for 20 years."
"I know." Lina held his hand. Despite the tropical climate of Southeast Aciatic, her palms felt ice-cold.
"Zuko, I... I need time."
"Mm, I understand." He looked at her with tenderness. "I'll always be by your side, helping you adapt as quickly as possible. Uncle Nicholas and Aunt Linda have watched me grow up. For me, they're already family.
"Lina, I've told you before, I won't let you be separated from your family.
"What about me?" He gently caressed her face. "Don't let my family down either, okay?"
Lina bit her lip and looked up at him.
Behind him, the starry sky of Southeast Aciatic glistened, reflecting the resolute light in his eyes, much like the stars themselves.
She smiled faintly and stepped into the dreamy night, their fingers intertwined.
...
That night, the palace was filled with liveliness.
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