Zuko quickly grabbed his phone to call Lina. But he worried that a few words might not adequately convey the situation, potentially causing her unnecessary worry. After a moment’s thought, he remembered someone more suitable and made a call.

“Chris, head over to the Thompsons right away. Toph’s emotions are unstable, and it’s best to take Lena somewhere else for a while…”

“Huh?” Chris was confused.

Zuko didn’t have time for a detailed explanation. “Just do as I say!”

“Okay, I’ll go!”

Chris acknowledged and rushed to the Thompsons, but he realized he was too late upon arrival.

A commotion was coming from the courtyard.

“What do you mean by this?”

“You’ve gone too far! Stay away from me, Renee, and Aunt Kaitlyn in the future! We don’t need you to guard us like we’re thieves!

answer me! What are you

was taken aback. It was Toph’s

the

as well. No matter how excited or furious others

wooden figurine. The only times she showed any emotion were when she saw Lina,

However…

her stand in front of Toph, completely silent. He felt uncomfortable, so he took a few steps forward

froze as Chris pulled her behind him. Being petite and frail, she barely reached Chris’ shoulders, and with him blocking

jolted as she realized no one had ever stood in front of her like this before. Discreetly glancing up at him, she took in his broad back,

while she felt like a little bird hiding under his wing. Her heart skipped beats, and her

what are you doing?” Toph’s surprise was evident.

Chris addressed him calmly. “There might be a misunderstanding between you

good!” Toph was agitated, not willing to listen,

I’ve offended you in the past, Lena, I apologize. Can’t I make amends? And why do you keep fixating

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