Lina and Renee took advantage of the shift change in the communication room, sneaking in multiple times. They couldn’t stay inside for long, just briefly familiarizing themselves with the equipment or searching for a manual.

They felt fear and trepidation each time, but strangely enough, they were never discovered. Even when they heard approaching footsteps, they managed to avoid danger, as if a hidden force was guiding them.

Lina had a good understanding of the ship’s layout, while Renee had a natural aptitude for numbers. Working together, they seamlessly gathered enough information about the communication room through several attempts.

On this particular evening, they found themselves on the deck of the large ship, slowly moving amidst the vast expanse of the deep blue ocean. The moon illuminated the night sky like an everlasting pearl, and the salty sea breeze made them feel cold and sticky.

They were still waiting—for the people on the ship to fall into a deeper sleep.

Renee, feeling tired, leaned against Lina’s shoulder and asked, “Lina, do you think Toph and the others have any way to find us?”

Lina’s gaze darkened, and she remained silent.

must be extremely worried. She hoped he hadn’t informed her parents in Jangasas. Otherwise, Melissa would surely

choked up as well. “Lina, I’m really worried about my mom. Her

won’t, it won’t!” Lina hastily interrupted her. “Our moms will be

and tried to reassure her, “Aunt

what I meant was… my mom.” Lina’s voice was

her

the night sky and spoke softly. “But when I’m in danger, I can’t help but think of my parents—I mean my mom

up with your uncle and aunt. We’re practically strangers to each

onto her arm and

a bitter smile. These past few days, she even felt a bit depressed, wondering if she

such arrangements? Why couldn’t she just be Lina Jenner

flashed briefly, and a deep sense of guilt overcame her. After all, they were her biological parents. Besides, if she weren’t their

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