At that critical moment, someone embraced Lina from behind, their warm and gentle hands covering her cold and trembling ones, dispelling her anxiety.

Looking up, Lina met Zuko’s determined gaze. She froze as he held her hand, helping her aim, and spoke in a low, steady voice. “Fire!”

Without hesitation, Lina pulled the trigger.

The sound of the gunshot reverberated, causing her wrist to go numb from the recoil of the small pistol.

The bullet struck Justin’s leg, causing him to fall to the deck, leaving a pool of blood. The police swiftly subdued the criminal gang.

At that moment, Lina’s mind went blank. Her heart pounded in her ears as her body weakened and her hands and feet turned cold. Unable to support herself, she began to fall, but Zuko caught her, holding her gently in his arms and soothing her like a baby.

“Did… Did I kill someone?” Lina asked fearfully, and her voice choked with sobs. “Did I… That guy…”

Zuko reassured her softly. “You did well. You truly live up to

so much blood

a cello’s melody. “I held your hand and fired the gun. Even if someone was killed, it was me

Pammy!” Toph’s laughter echoed loudly. “What are you two talking about? That was a drug dealer. He deserved

she jumped up to hug him. Toph patted her

not safe,” Zuko said seriously. “Let’s

Lina’s hand, Zuko led the way, with Toph and Renee following closely behind. The four of them hurried toward a safer area on the shore.

with police officers escorting Justin and his gang off the vessel. Police cars and ambulances formed a circle on the

There was a discreet inscription on the grip—Krys. She

being brought to justice, she was also implicated in illicit activities. Was Lina unwittingly walking

in thought, Lina hesitated. According to the rumors, Madame Krys could

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