Zuko looked at Nicholas again. “By the way, Dad, my parents have a gift for you. It’s a bottle of fine wine. It’s in my car, and they nagged me to hand it to you. How about you come with us to my car?”

Nicholas and Linda agreed with enthusiasm.

As Zuko led them out of the living room, he exchanged a glance with Lina.

She understood and continued chatting with Kaitlyn.

“Regarding what we were talking about earlier…” Kaitlyn stopped briefly, speaking in a hushed tone. “Lina, that girl Lena who lives in your house… she’s frequently near the study area. She even had a disagreement with me about it recently. Does that not strike you as odd?”

“Lenny?”

“Mom!” Renee sounded a bit anxious. “What are you saying?”

“It’s just a casual chat!” Kaitlyn chuckled. “I always think these things get out because of someone from within. Our own family wouldn’t betray us, but you can’t be sure about outsiders!”

“Mom!” Renee looked at her mom, then apologized to Lina. “Lina, my mom didn’t mean it seriously. Don’t take it personally!”

Before Lina could respond, she saw Lena standing nearby with a plate of fruit. Lina’s heart tightened.

face showing no emotion. As she set the fruit plate

Lena spoke softly, everyone in the quiet living room heard

say?” Kaitlyn was shocked and clutched her chest

around and walking away as if

seemed unsettled. Lina feared something would happen to Kaitlyn at her place. Toph and Renee

but did not

say that about my mom?” Renee approached Lena. “You heard what she

Renee, there are things you might not see clearly. You won’t think she’s at fault because she’s your mother. But

“Lena!”

also an outsider? And an

glint that flashed in her

aback, and

truly regard yourself as part of their family, Mr. Toph,” Lena said with a

do you mean? I

and Ms. Renee aren’t married yet, are you? Aren’t you self-deprecating to be

and he seemed ready to punch Lena. He did raise his fist, but a stern shout

Hamerton! What are

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