Kasey glanced downward. She didn't appear extraordinary to Elijah. Instead, she harbored only grievances and discontent.
Unknown to Jacquelin, Zuko had noticed her taking photos and discreetly signaled his bodyguards to remove her. But before any of this could unfold, Kasey made a "heroic" move of her own.
Zuko smiled at the couple and turned to leave. Lena followed him.
When they reached a secluded place, Zuko stopped in his tracks and asked, "Have you engraved everything I told you?"
Lena nodded earnestly.
"Under no circumstances should you let Renee get close to her."
"I understand." Lena's gaze darkened. "Taking these precautions in advance is the right move. Renee isn't thinking clearly, so who knows what she might do. And now that Lina is pregnant, we have to be even more careful!"
Zuko looked at her and said cryptically, "It seems like you genuinely care about Lina."
Lena did not say anything.
"Why?"
"Because..." Lena lowered her head, her voice soft. "Because Lina has been good to me."
"She also used to be good to Renee," Zuko retorted.
"I'm not the same as Renee!" Lena suddenly raised her voice. "I... I would never betray Lina!"
Zuko wanted to continue questioning but stopped before the words left his mouth.
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