Zuko’s expression darkened.

“Lina, I asked you here today for one reason only,” Renee said, looking at Lina intently. “You’re a mother now. Whatever you do, please prioritize your daughter.”

Lina frowned. “What do you mean?”

“Cuz, are you planning to keep Lena with you?”

Renee’s eyes gave off a mocking gleam, unsettling Lina.

“I’ve been having nightmares lately… Remember when we were kidnapped and taken on that ship? We met Madame Krys there.

“Remember her? She was a human trafficker! Haha!” Renee laughed oddly. “She had another identity—she was Lena’s mother!”

“Have you said enough?” Lina’s face grew serious. “If you called me here just for this nonsense, I don’t want to hear it!”

Lina stood to leave.

venomous. “You’re guarding her like a treasure, but have you considered she’s

back stiff as she turned

prison guard moved to restrain Renee, but

Melvin, and I have his blood. I’m no saint!” Renee’s voice was hoarse as she shouted, “But what about her? Her mother was a human trafficker, and she carries that blood

out for your daughter! Who knows? She might already be in her sights!

anxiety coursing through her. She clenched her fists, and her face grew paler by

were words no mother could bear to

Zuko snapped angrily, waving to get the

the two female guards couldn’t pull Renee back behind the iron door. She continued to rant hysterically, “Lina, be cautious! You were taken away from your mother

keep that person around… Haha! You know the consequences! Your daughter might not be as

it! Just stop!” Lina covered her

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