“Huh?” Cordelia was perplexed.

Zephyr elaborated, “He hasn’t smiled for a few days. Isn’t that enough hardship?”

At that moment, laughter echoed from the living room. Toph and Arya were brimming with joy over their freshly drawn comic, so they shared a high-five to celebrate.

Wendy served the food, urging them to dig in.

Toph settled at the table and eagerly grasped a pork rib, wasting no time in devouring it. It had been days since his last proper meal, and his hunger was evident.

Cordelia felt a wave of relief wash over her as she witnessed her son’s happiness. Her mood lifted considerably.

Zephyr grinned. “Darling, shouldn’t we join them?”

“Oh, please!” She glanced at him. “We’ll dine in the other room!”

He pouted, harboring more words but choosing to keep them to himself. Cordelia’s phone suddenly vibrated as they made their way to the adjacent room.

through as soon as Cordelia answered,

“What’s wrong?”

emotional state. “I-It’s Renee. She… Why didn’t I take better care of

squeezed upon hearing Linda’s trembling voice. She promptly asked Toph to accompany them

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face drained of color, unable to stop trembling. Nicholas paced

Linda was unclear on the phone, and

you?” Linda suddenly

feeling. He froze in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the entrance to

hands, then turned her gaze to him as she spoke. “Renee… tried

Cordelia’s heart skipped a

his vacant eyes

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