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.”

listen to me!” Renee insisted. “Let me try. She’s not really like

serious. Lina

no one could persuade

next day, Renee joined

vehicle had seven seats, and everyone was present except for Toph, who was still in the

the old city area

were mostly mountains, with few people living in that direction. Continuing on that path would lead them out of Centrolis. Interestingly, that area also passed through the forest

the car. Renee seemed nervous, biting her lip, and her eyes looked like they

of Zuko’s head. Beside her, Chris

attention. She turned and

was surprised.

coldly,

Chris was confused.

informing him that they had caught up to Kaitlyn and sent him

their destination, the road became more mountainous, and

the driver, checking the

Lena pushed Chris aside and quickly sat

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