Zuko had told him that Zephyr often faced tricky questions from Cordelia when they were young. Even after Zuko got married, Lina didn't spare him from those questions. Now, it was his turn!
It seemed like the fate of Hamerton men, an inevitable part of their lives no matter how hard they tried to avoid it!
"No, no, I... How could I possibly… With her... She..."
Chris grew flustered and sweaty, and Lena couldn't hold back her laughter any longer. She burst into giggles.
She enjoyed the food. That evening, she finally let go of the past and started anew.
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Winter passed, and spring arrived.
Bianca and Drake had faced the consequences. Bianca, in particular, brought disgrace upon the family and was shunned by the entire Mosleys.
Fleur paid no attention to Drake's nonsense at the event. However, the power of rumors was relentless, and this incident became widely known within their circle.
Despite that, Fleur, true to her character, fiercely defended against the gossip.
She often brought Lena to various social occasions, insisting on having Lena by her side, even during poker games. Every time they appeared in public, Fleur took special care in dressing Lena.
"As my daughter-in-law, you mustn't embarrass the Warnocks!" She held Lena's hand and smiled affectionately. "Stand tall and proud. Exude confidence!"
Marco pursed his lips and muttered almost inaudibly, "My daughter-in-law belongs to the Hamertons—the Hamertons! Sigh..."
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