Lina gave him a gentle nudge. "I know."
"I really love you."
Her grin grew even brighter. "I know!"
"Honey, I..." Zuko wanted to say something even more affectionate, but Lena knocked on the door.
"Lina!"
Zuko took a deep breath with a helpless expression.
Lina smiled and let Lena in, but she noticed a few people accompanying Lena.
"Mr. Chriss?"
Elijah nodded, and Kasey also greeted them warmly.
Nala hopped around Lina's bedside. "Where's the little baby?"
"Hey, Nala!" Elijah hurriedly stopped her.
"It's okay." Lina smiled and patiently explained to Nala, "The baby is in the baby room next door. But she's asleep right now. How about you play with her when she wakes up?"
Nala clapped her hands excitedly and ran over to Lena.
Elijah looked somewhat helpless and frowned, chiding Kasey in a hushed tone, "I told you not to bring her along. Look, she's just causing trouble!"
"What's the harm in that?" Zuko said warmly, "It's in a child's nature! Mr. Chriss, I have a daughter now too, and I wouldn't want to see anyone mistreat their daughter!"
The playful Nala made a face at her father and hid behind Kasey and Lena.
Elijah chuckled and had to surrender. He handed over a congratulatory gift and also his resignation.
"This is..." Zuko and Lina exchanged glances in slight surprise.
Nala nodded. Her clear gaze was innocent as she looked at Elijah. "Dad, when are you and mommy giving me a little sister?"
"Uh…" Elijah had no idea how to answer that.
This was when a gentle voice echoed from behind. "When your dad starts loving your mom, you'll naturally have a little sister."
Elijah looked up and saw Lena walking over. He sneered. "It can happen without love, too."
Lena's eyes were cold as she stared at him. "Mr. Chriss, I still believe that a child is the result of the parents' love. They're born to be cherished and to elevate the parents' relationship. Not like you..."
"What about me?"
"You treat your wife like a tool!"
Elijah was rendered speechless. It was the first time in his life he had been confronted like that.
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