While conversing, they suddenly heard sounds from behind the fire escape corridor’s door.

Swiftly, Zuko opened the door, revealing a visibly embarrassed Renee, her head lowered.

Lina was surprised, then realized Renee must have overheard their conversation. She felt sad and embraced Renee gently, whispering, “It’s okay.”

Renee murmured, “I’m sorry…”

“No need to apologize. It’s not your fault.”

“That ring… It’s an heirloom of the Hamertons, but my mom…”

“Thankfully, it’s been found,” Zuko said with a faint smile. “You shouldn’t carry this guilt. We trust you with Toph. When he wakes and sees you, it’ll help more than any medicine!”

Yet Renee couldn’t shake off her guilt. “Lina, did they find my mom?”

After a pause, Lina nodded gently.

“Can I come with you to find her?”

“Renee, it might be better if you stay.”

might listen to me!” Renee insisted. “Let me

serious. Lina was

no one could persuade

Renee joined them

was still in the hospital. Two more

Kaitlyn had left the old city area and was headed to the

mostly mountains, with few people living in that direction. Continuing on that path would lead

spoke in the car. Renee seemed nervous, biting her lip, and her eyes looked like they were about

together while Lena stared at the back of Zuko’s head. Beside her, Chris occasionally glanced at Lena and

attention.

was

coldly,

Chris was confused.

that they had caught up to Kaitlyn and sent

destination, the road became more mountainous, and

driver, checking the

aside and quickly

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