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“Hmm?”
Lina nestled in Zuko’s embrace, her voice filled with playfulness as she said, “Once we replace our marriage
certificate with the real one, let’s have our honeymoon in Southeast Aciatic. I really like this place!”
“Really?” Zuko asked.
Lina nodded with a smile on her face. “Yes! There’s something indescribably familiar about it.”
Zuko kissed her forehead, his eyes shining with joy.
Suddenly, a memory flashed in Zuko’s mind. It was of a little girl he used to hold hands with a long time ago. He had
promised that doll-like girl that he would take her to Southeast Aciatic to catch fireflies when she was just learning
to walk…
The thought struck Zuko’s heart, leaving him feeling a mix of emotions.
Meanwhile, at the Thompsons’ residence in Centrolis…
Nicholas and Linda sat at the dining table, waiting for Renee to join them after changing and coming downstairs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLinda turned to the maid and asked, “Did you prepare both Acian food and local food? Which one does she prefer?”
The maid stammered, explaining that Renee didn’t eat much. In fact, she would be satisfied with just a slice of toast
for breakfast.
Linda frowned, her frustration evident. She stood up and decided to go to the kitchen to cook herself.
Quickly, Renee called out to her. “I-It’s okay! I’ll eat whatever you make…”
Linda was taken aback and turned to look at her, a bright smile appearing on her face.
“Don’t worry, Pammy. I’ll make you a sandwich, okay? I’ve noticed you prefer lighter flavors, so I’ll use less salad
dressing… Ha, you’re not like your dad in that regard. He loves strong flavors!”
Renee bit her lip, feeling a surge of sympathy for Linda.
Linda had been doing her best to make Renee happy during this time, making an effort to connect with her.
Whenever Renee smiled at her, Linda’s happiness would last for a long time.
Parental love was universal and selfless. Though Renee wasn’t a mother herself, she could understand Linda’s
desire to make amends. The more Linda tried, the more Renee found it difficult to face her as her “mother”.
Renee couldn’t bear to face Linda’s kindness. She couldn’t imagine this couple’s pain when they discovered the
truth of losing their daughter someday.
That’s why Renee was determined to find Pamela and bring her back to them before things spiraled out of control.
It would be her way of making amends.
“Pammy?” Linda approached with concern and asked, “Why do you look like that? Are you feeling unwell?”
Renee shook her head and replied, “No…”
“Pammy, we’ve told you countless times that you don’t have to be so cautious when you’re at home,” Nicholas said,
flashing a charming smile.
Nicholas was a straightforward person who usually spoke loudly. However, when it came to his daughter, he was
careful to speak softly and gently.
Renee felt secretly upset. She sat at the dining table, keeping her head low, and picked up a slice of toast,
spreading butter on it.
Nicholas and Linda exchanged disappointed glances. Despite their best efforts to provide her with the best, their
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmdaughter still hesitated to call them mom and dad. The 20-year gap between them seemed insurmountable, and
something felt blocked between them.
“Pammy,” Linda smiled fawningly and softly handed her a document, saying, “Sign this once you’ve finished
eating.”
Renee was taken aback. “What is this?”
“It’s the Thompson Group’s charity fund,” Nicholas explained. “Every year, a portion of the company’s earnings
goes toward charity. I want you to manage this fund now, hoping you’ll make better use of the money.”
“No!” Renee instinctively stood up, resisting the idea. “I… I can’t sign this!”
Linda’s eyes filled with sadness. “Pammy, until now, you’ve been unwilling to accept everything we offer. Do you
truly hate us? Do you hate us for losing you in the past?”
Renee paused, trying to find the right words. “No! I…”
The truth was on the tip of her tongue, eager to be revealed.
But Renee knew deep down that she might not be able to handle the consequences of revealing it.
She bit her lip hard, fighting back tears.
Just then, a visitor arrived, their voice preceding their entrance. “Uncle Nic, Aunt Linda! I’m here for some free
food. Can I come in?”
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