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Linda returned home feeling heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, peals of laughter and chatter echoed from the living room,
catching her attention before she entered.
She stood at the door, observing for a moment.
The kids were back.
Zuko and Toph shuttled plates from the kitchen, causing concern for Aunt Evelyn and the maids, who couldn’t stop
them.
Linda glanced into the kitchen and saw a complete mess. It was evident that an intense battle had taken place
there.
Lina and Renee appeared unusually cheerful. The table was filled with the brothers’ cooking, though it looked rather
unappetizing.
The brothers insisted on explaining themselves. “Even though they don’t look good, they taste amazing, we
promise!”
Linda burst into laughter while standing at the door. “So, the young heirs didn’t dare to ruin the kitchen at home
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbecause of your strict mother, and instead, you came here?”
The four kids were simultaneously stunned, turning to look at the door.
Zuko and Toph smiled sheepishly and quickly welcomed Linda inside.
Lina grabbed Linda’s arm, guiding her to sit. She handed Linda cutlery, urging her to taste the boys’ cooking.
“Hmm…” Linda pretended to be serious, lifting her gaze to meet their eyes. “Are you trying to impress your future
mother-in-law?”
Zuko was taken aback, surprised that Toph was the first to respond.
“Absolutely!” Toph spoke sweetly. “But you’re mistaken. You’re not our future mother-in-law!”
“We’ve watched you since we were kids. To me, you’re no different from my real mother! So this food is a gesture
of our love for our mother!” Toph declared.
Linda didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She gently flicked his head.
The little boy she used to carry was now a big, tall man. He towered over her.
But to her, they would always be her children. They would always need their parents’ protection.
At that moment, she thought of Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda’s eyes betrayed her
complex emotions. She smiled gently and asked, “Why did you finish work so early today?”
“Our colleagues have been treating us differently ever since you showed up!” Renee chimed in with a smile. “The
supervisor is absent since Mollie left, so the manager is temporarily in charge. When she saw us, she acted as if a
mouse had seen a cat and didn’t assign us any work!”
Linda smirked, as that was precisely what happened.
Their behavior mirrored how they acted around Nicholas!
“Although that’s the case, we still need to find work to do ourselves,” Lina remarked. “Renee and I have more
responsibilities for this project now.”
“Yes, but you still need to rest,” Linda said, pleased by her daughter’s maturity. She gently tucked Lina’s messy hair
behind her ears and quietly observed her.
Linda felt a pang of sadness. She sighed, saying, “Spend more time with your mom whenever you have the
chance.”
Lina was taken aback.
Linda smiled. “I’m talking about your mom from Jangasas.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Yes, I know,” Lina said, leaning her head on Linda’s shoulder in a playful manner. “I’ll spend time with her. I must
also spend more time with you! I love both my moms. I won’t play favorites!”
Linda choked up, patting the back of Lina’s hand.
“Hey, what about my mom?” Toph interrupted, clearing his throat and assuming a serious demeanor. “She’s your
mother-in-law. Watch out— Ouch!”
Zuko flicked his head before he could finish his sentence.
Standing behind Toph, Zuko wore a stern expression. He was still annoyed that he couldn’t respond to Linda’s
question earlier!
“Zuko! You attacked me by surprise?”
“So what?”
Toph widened his eyes and charged at him, roaring!
In the next moment, the brothers grappled with each other like two fighting kittens…
Lina and Renee burst into laughter while Linda smiled helplessly. She quickly intervened, asking them to stop.
“Okay, that’s enough,” Lina said, checking the time as she stood up. She looked at them. “Seems like I’ll have to
skip this meal. Take good care of my mom!”
Zuko was taken aback. “Where are you going?”
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