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Lina hadn’t had the chance to refuse before Desiree hung up.
Renee winced. “Why is she like this? Doesn’t she even ask if others want to go?”
Lina smiled with a hint of helplessness. People with such personalities were usually self-centered, carefree, and
straightforward, seemingly lacking a scheming mind.
Could she be wrong about Desiree all along, just like Renee suggested? However, her past experiences told her that
it was always good to be cautious and have a guarded approach toward people and things.
“Cuz, are we going?” Renee asked.
Lina paused momentarily and smiled gently. “Have you finished all your work?”
“More or less.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Then let’s go and relax!” She was also curious to see what Desiree had planned.
Not long after, Lina and Renee arrived at the agreed location—a small Ilbon-style bar.
Interestingly, the owner was a local from Jangasas. The bar was situated in a quiet part of the city center,
surrounded by many mimosa trees. In summer, the pink fluffy blossoms created a dreamy and magical sight.
The owner knew that many Jangasas people were working in Centrolis, so he added Jangasas dishes to the menu,
allowing those far from home to taste the flavors of their hometown.
As Lina stepped inside, she couldn’t help but pause, catching a whiff of the aroma of home-cooked dishes.
Desiree emerged from a private room, greeting them warmly and leading them to a room with mats to sit on.
Lina and Renee were surprised to find familiar faces in the room.
“Why are you two here?” Renee was taken aback when she saw Toph.
Lina also met Zuko’s gaze in surprise.
“Ms. Harper, did you not just invite Lina and me?” Renee pursed her lips, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
When Toph asked her to sit with him, she deliberately moved her cushion away, keeping her distance.
Toph chuckled. Renee might as well have “jealous” written on her face. He grabbed Renee’s cushion and gave it a
yank. With a gasp, Renee was pulled to Toph’s side and fell into his arms.
“Desiree said she’d buy us a meal today, but we didn’t plan to come initially,” Toph explained to Renee and Lina.
“But she said you two were coming, so we changed our minds and decided to come!”
Renee asked, “Why didn’t you tell me? You didn’t even make a call.”
Desiree laughed. “I invited you both at the same time. Maybe Toph didn’t have time to call!”
“Zuko and I just arrived!” Toph picked up the menu. “We’ve been busy all day and haven’t eaten yet! I’m starving!
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOh, Renee, your favorite. I’ll order it for you…”
Renee smiled and started to focus on the menu with him.
Lina glanced at Zuko. Unlike Renee, she did not move from her seat. It was Zuko who eagerly moved his cushion
closer to sit beside her.
“I can’t believe you guys!” Desiree sat alone at the table and said with a smile, “Isn’t it too warm sitting so close?
This private room is spacious enough. You can sit a bit farther apart!”
However, her words fell on deaf ears, and none of the four responded to her. She tried to start a few more
conversations, but the result was the same.
Toph and Renee were busy ordering food, while Zuko was busy holding Lina’s hand under the table.
Desiree’s smile faltered as she noticed Lina’s slightly shy expression. This scene wasn’t quite what she had
imagined. Nonetheless, she still managed to force a smile and inched closer to Zuko without saying anything.
“Hey, Toph!” Desiree shook her phone. “What level are you at? Do you want to play a round?”
Toph’s eyes immediately lit up as he fixed his gaze on Desiree’s phone screen, seeing her playing the same game
he usually played.
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