Chapter 1021

Chapter 1021
The scene caught Fred off guard. He slowly raised his head and squinted. His smile was skeptical. “Mr. Hamerton, you’re so young. How did you…”

“Ahem, ahem!” Zuko coughed heavily.

Lina tightened her hand that was holding his arm and desperately gave him a look.

“Uh, yes.” Zuko managed to squeeze out a few words with difficulty. “I… can’t eat sugary foods.”

He comforted himself inwardly. Yes, he never liked sweet things anyway! After speaking, he looked at Lina. The young woman was smiling brightly. She was really asking for a beating! That was right! He must teach her a lesson when they got home while Melissa could not see them!

“So that’s how it is.” Fred, astute as he was, immediately understood the reason, but he played along. “Shall I change a few dishes for you then?”