Chapter 1266

Zuko took a step forward but held Lina's hands tightly. "Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we've grown up now." Zuko paused and enunciated each word. "There's a difference between men and women!" "You—" "Also, I don't have any 'bros' or 'buddies', only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they're all male." Zuko smiled. "Do you understand what I mean now?" Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips. "Zuko, I know you're dating Lina, but you can't not be friends with the opposite sex just because you have a fiancee, right?" "Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?" Zuko smirked. "But I think that's the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!" "Zuko…" "Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…" There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, "Have some self-respect!" Desiree took two steps b