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When Toph first laid eyes on Lina, he couldn’t help but stare at her for a while. He not only stared, but he also
approached her directly, wanting to get a closer look.
However, just as he was getting closer, a big hand suddenly grabbed him by the back of his neck! A stern and icy
voice followed. “What do you think you’re doing?”
Toph sat back in his seat, wearing an embarrassed smile as he scratched his head. “No, no… Zuko, let go!”
Lina joined in with a smile and coughed lightly to ease the awkwardness.
Zuko glanced at his brother and pulled Lina’s chair closer to him.
Toph had never seen his older brother act so possessive before. He chuckled and stood up, taking the initiative to
introduce himself, “I’m Toph, his favorite younger brother!”
Zuko scowled. “Not anymore.”
“Bro, do me a favor!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtZuko looked at Toph, and their eyes met, causing them both to burst into laughter.
“This is Renee Thompson.” Toph placed a hand on Renee’s shoulder. “Renee, this is the sister-in-law I was telling you
about, Lina Jenner!”
The two girls nodded slightly and exchanged smiles across the table.
From Zuko’s perspective, their smiles seemed somewhat similar…
“Lina, I apologize for earlier,” Toph said, “Normally, I don’t stare at people like that, but…”
“But what?”
“You’re incredibly beautiful and also look familiar!” Toph joked, “But my brother is different. He inherited the
temperament of our grandmother and father, so he can appear poker-faced like the grim reaper. I’m truly
surprised that he found someone like you— Ouch!”
Before Toph could finish his sentence, he received a swat from his brother. Renee pursed her lips and smiled, gently
tugging Toph under the table to make him stop talking.
Lina laughed heartily.
Zuko placed his arm around her shoulder. His icy eyes held a hint of warmth as he looked at her.
Soon, the dishes were served, all of them specialties of Jangasas. They sat on the top terrace of Best Level,
overlooking the bustling area of Jangasas. In the distance, the sea glistened under the sunlight, creating a beautiful
and sparkling sight. The four of them chatted and laughed, creating a moment that felt like a painting filled with the
colors of youth.
After dinner, they took a stroll down the commercial street. The two girls walked arm in arm, unable to resist
stopping whenever they spotted something cute. The two men followed behind, their eyes fixed on the ones they
admired, wearing gentle smiles.
“Hey, bro,” Toph nudged his elbow against Zuko. “These two are really something. It’s their first meeting, but it
feels like they’ve known each other for ages.”
Zuko’s eyes darkened. “Why were you staring at Lina earlier?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“I…” Toph whispered, “Honestly, when I first saw my sister-in-law, I had this strange feeling that she looked familiar,
but I couldn’t remember where I had seen her before… And then it hit me! Zuko, don’t you think she resembles
Renee from certain angles?”
Toph made a frame with his hands, framing Lina within it. “I also noticed that she has some similarities with Aunt
Linda!”
Zuko’s heart skipped a beat. While both brothers had been learning art since childhood, Zuko specialized in still life,
while Toph excelled in portraits and enjoyed studying features and bone structures.
After Toph pointed it out, Zuko couldn’t help but see the resemblance.
“In this big world, there truly are all sorts of wonders!” Toph rubbed his chin and smiled. “Actually, with such a large
population, it’s not surprising to find two people who resemble each other. But what’s strange is how well they get
along… Look at them. They’re like sisters!”
Zuko froze for a few seconds, his heartbeat suddenly out of sync. He remembered the words of a certain middle-
aged woman—”Zeke, Lina was actually taken from that couple! Look, they don’t bear a resemblance, do they?”
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