Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1579

Zuko had just finished eating some grilled chicken wings on a skewer. He glanced at Toph, wishing he could use that bamboo skewer on him.

"Mom was right about you."

"What do you mean?" Toph asked, confused.

Zuko gritted out two words through his teeth, "Too dramatic!"

With that, he got up and left, heading over to where Chris and the others were.

Toph remained bewildered but was tempted by the lively scene on the other side. He had a natural desire for lively atmospheres.

He smiled and picked up his paintbrush to sketch the scene. He outlined everyone else, but he drew meticulously when it came to a certain person. That person stood out oddly in the sketch.

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With everything settled, it was time for Chris and Lena's wedding.

Zuko also wanted to contribute, so he had been staying at home these past few days, discussing plans with his parents to carefully arrange things for his dear cousin.

"Chris and Lenny prefer things to be quiet, so there's no need for a big ceremony. Something small and pleasant will suffice."

Zephyr took various treasures from a box to use as gifts. Cordelia noticed a set of pink pearl jewelry. "This one is perfect. Lenny will look great in it!"

Zuko hesitated. "Mom, isn't this the set Grandpa Rowan gave you? I remember these pearls are a specialty from the waters around Southeast Aciatic."

"Yes, but..." Cordelia blinked. "The pink is so delicate, and how old am I now? It doesn't suit me anymore!"

"Who said that?" Zephyr retorted, trying to put the pearl jewelry away, but Cordelia slapped his hand away.

"I'm giving this to Lenny. Why are you interfering?"

"Let's choose something else. Keep this set!"

"Hey…"

They started another round of bickering, and Zephyr eventually conceded.

Zuko smiled. His father had never won an argument with his mother—she had complete control over him.

"Fine, give it to her," Zephyr told Cordelia. "I'll buy you a better one!"

Zuko coughed lightly. He hadn't brought Lina with him today, which was a mistake. It was uncomfortable to witness this display of affection all alone.

Cordelia continued to pick out several other gifts and took an exquisite little box to put them in.

"Now it's complete," she said with a light smile, then turned to her son. "So, what have you prepared for Chris and Lenny?"

"You don't need to worry about the gift from Lina and me." Zuko smiled. "As for Toph, I don't think he has the time right now."

"What has he been busy with lately?"

"Saying goodbye to the past," Zuko said nonchalantly.

Zephyr and Cordelia exchanged glances, understanding instantly. It seemed that their youngest son had fallen back into his old habits and couldn't escape the shadow left by Renee.

Zuko said seriously, "Should we... find a psychologist to help him?"

Zephyr frowned. "Why look for one? A good beating should do the trick!"

"What kind of shop?" Zuko asked.

"Didn't your mom want to open a cafe?" Cordelia asked back.

Zuko was bewildered. Why would they need to search for shops? Their family had empty houses and shop lots!

"You don't understand," Zephyr adjusted his tie. "You find satisfaction in what you work hard for!"

Zuko pursed his lips without anything to say. If he guessed correctly, Zephyr would continue to work for Cordelia once they found a store. He would design and decorate the store, manage inventory, and serve customers. He might even have to plant a garden full of purple irises in the yard.

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Two years passed unnoticed.

Persephone was now a kindergarten student. Just like her parents, she was intelligent and sometimes came up with profound statements. For example, when playing with her unmarried Uncle Toph, she once told him, "Making a girl who likes you wait for so long is unfair!"

Toph grew flustered with widened eyes. "Zuko, do something about her!"

Zuko squatted down calmly, smiling gently at his daughter. "So, Sephy, what do you think we should do to end this 'unfair' situation?"

Persephone pouted and said loudly, "I've decided to introduce our kindergarten's PE teacher to Aunt Arya!"

"Pftt!" Toph nearly choked on his own breath.

When he looked at the father and daughter, they had already burst into laughter.

When Zuko picked up Persephone, she lay against her father's shoulder and told Toph cutely, "Uncle Toph, ask Aunt Arya to pick me up tomorrow! The PE teacher is always by the door!"