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.”

she might listen to me!” Renee insisted.

grew serious. Lina

no one could persuade

day, Renee joined them in

seven seats, and everyone was present except for Toph, who was still in the hospital. Two more cars followed, each

got, Kaitlyn had left the old city area and

lead them out of

her eyes looked like they were about to

the back of Zuko’s head. Beside her, Chris occasionally glanced at Lena and cleared his

Lena’s attention. She turned and asked, “Feeling

Chris was

coldly, “Then be

Chris was confused.

informing him that they had caught up

the road became more mountainous,

front seat next to the driver,

pushed Chris aside and quickly

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