Lina was cautious with each step she took. When Janine introduced her and Renee to the other members of the Bakers, she paid close attention, not wanting to make any mistakes in the future.

“Some of them are distant relatives of the Bakers,” Janine told her with a smile. “But they’re quite capable!

“In the future, you’ll see. I don’t care about anything else when I assess people. I don’t ask about their background. As long as they have good character and are willing to make progress, I’m willing to support them!”

Lina nodded and smiled back at her.

There were both males and females among the Bakers. Young people always had endless topics to discuss when they gathered. Moreover, they were all familiar with Zuko and Toph, so Lina quickly fit in.

As they all chatted happily, someone entered the hall. Things seemed to pause momentarily as they watched the girl walk straight to Janine and hug her with a bright grin.

“Sorry, Grandma Janine! I snuck out of the hotel as soon as I arrived in Centrolis because I wanted to look around. But I got lost and just came back now!” she apologized.

“I’m sorry for being late!” The girl turned to tell the others. “Don’t worry. I’ll down three glasses later as a penalty!”

her long hair into a high ponytail and wasn’t wearing an evening dress for the party. Instead, she wore a

anything and brought

the Harpers’ young heiress,” Janine said, looking at her. “You

that, Janine left to

the elders left, the young ones relaxed. They listened to

and Toph and waved to them enthusiastically. “Hey, long time no

that long, has it?” Toph laughed. “When Zuko and I visited Melorian two years ago, we had dinner

yes, my memory’s failing me!” Desiree’s voice was loud,

and Lina felt

I did grow up with Desiree. Every time we went to Melorian when we were kids, we always played

you

childhood friend. I didn’t pay much attention

truth. He was a Hamerton, so he wasn’t as close to the Bakers as Desiree was and

most, an acquaintance he did

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