Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1237

Lina had some concerns. "It's not that. I just returned to this family and haven't spent much time with my parents. It'll be difficult for them to part with me, even though they don't say it out loud. Moreover, my mother in Jangasas hasn't fully recovered yet, and I want to take care of her longer."

Zuko affectionately patted her head. Even if he couldn't wait any longer, he had to respect her filial piety.

"Alright." He smiled. "There's no rush. Besides, I'll be with you when you go abroad for further studies."

Lina happily gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

Zuko was slightly stunned.

The innocent Lina did not realize that something was off with the way he looked at her. She wanted to kiss him on the other cheek, only for him to grab her wrist and pull her down onto the bed.

"Ah!" Lina let out a soft cry.

They were now so close that their noses were almost touching. She could clearly feel his gradually warming breaths and body temperature, and...

Lina blushed instantly and turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

"What's wrong?" Zuko smirked. "You don't want to marry me, and I can't claim some compensation either?"

"W-What do you want?"

He whispered in her ear, "I was thinking about some morning exercises..."

"Zuko!"

Lina pushed him with all her strength, but he held her tighter and followed up with a deep kiss. She was lost in a whirlwind of emotions, and the whole world seemed to spin around her.

It was not until she was out of breath from his kiss that he finally let her go.

Zuko struggled to control his desire to possess her. That moment was sacred and beautiful and should be saved for their wedding night. He could wait, and he was willing to do so.

"Lina..."

"Hmm?" Her face was flushed.

"I love you," Zuko said.

Lina's hazy mind suddenly snapped to attention as she looked up.

She was all there was in his clear eyes.

In the end, Linda got angry and directly slapped the villa key on the table. "Are you going to live here or not?!"

Melissa just smiled and put the key back in her hand. "Don't worry. I know what Lina's worried about. I swear I won't sneak back to Jangasas!"

Linda paused. "Then you…"

"My son and daughter are here in Centrolis. Why would I go back to Jangasas?" Melissa smiled. "I sold the large apartment in Jangasas, and the money is just enough to buy a small house here in Centrolis.

"Mrs. Thompson, I've caused you so much trouble. I can't let you support me any longer!" Melissa looked sincerely at Linda. "So..."

"Why so polite with us?" Linda had complicated feelings. "You're also Pammy's mother. We're all family."

"Thank you for treating me like family." Melissa smiled wryly. "But I really don't deserve it. I actually think this is good. We're staying in Centrolis, and we can still meet each other often!"

"Hmm..." Linda held her hand and said, "By the way, you still have that old house, right? Why don't you sell that one, too? With the money from selling both the old house and the apartment, you can buy an even better and bigger house in Centrolis!"

"That won't do!" Melissa smiled. "That old house is for Lina!"

Linda was stunned. "What?"