Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 998

"Zuko? Zuko!" Cordelia called Zuko a few times before he snapped out of his trance. Before he could speak, Zephyr gave his leg a light kick.

"What are you thinking about?" His father's deep and stern voice echoed. "Your mother's talking to you, and you dare to be distracted!?"

Zuko shrank into himself and looked at his mother for help.

"Our son just came back. Stop nagging him!" Cordelia looked like she was scolding Zephyr, but she hooked her hand over his arm and smiled. "You can't always be so angry, or you'll get more wrinkles!"

Zephyr smiled as well as he held a hand over Cordelia's gently.

Zuko felt like he was redundant there.

"Dad, mom, uh, I—"

"You're not allowed to leave! Your mother isn't done!" Zephyr shot him another glare.

Zuko sat still obediently.

"Zuko, I've discussed it with your father," Cordelia said softly. "Stay a few more days in Centrolis and take some time out to visit the Thompsons to take a look at Pammy."

"What?"

Zuko was bewildered but quickly understood what they meant. He realized that he should visit Pammy. Their families had a close bond, and there was a marriage agreement between them in the past. Considering the connection they shared during their childhood, it was only right for him to visit his little playmate as well.

Zuko nodded, but his expression was not quite natural.

"Twenty years ago, when Pammy was born not too long after, I would often go to keep Linda company," Cordelia said softly. "We used to bathe her together, and I remember she had a light crescent-shaped birthmark on her waist. I recall telling Linda how fortunate it was that the birthmark wasn't on her face, considering its size."

Zephyr paused, contemplating the words. "Yeah, I've heard Nicholas mention it. He believes it's a good omen, a sign of prosperity, that she's blessed and won't have to worry about finances!"