Toph said, “Aunt Kaitlyn was discharged two days ago and looked much better. But she’s behaving differently toward Renee now. She pushed Renee away when she tried to help.

“After coming home, Renee wanted to unpack and get close to her, but Aunt Kaitlyn coldly rejected her. It’s like she doesn’t want Renee around at all. It’s not the same Aunt Kaitlyn we knew.”

Zuko and Lina exchanged worried glances. They had seen Kaitlyn before and knew she was kind-hearted and gentle, even when she was sick. This sudden change in her behavior was indeed strange.

Toph continued, speaking softly. “Yesterday, she scolded Renee until she cried. Renee cooked for her, but Aunt Kaitlyn got angry because the food was mildly flavored. With her kidney disease, she can’t handle heavy flavors.”

Toph added, “I tried to persuade Renee to come with me today, but she insisted on staying with her mom to take care of her.”

Lina comforted, “Don’t worry too much. Falling sick repeatedly and undergoing major surgery might have changed her mentality. It’s natural for her to act differently now.”

Zuko agreed. “Lina is right. Let’s not stress about it. Aunt Kaitlyn is Renee’s mom, and she needs our care.”

Toph nodded, and they all returned to enjoying their afternoon tea.

Meanwhile, Zuko gazed thoughtfully toward the distant sea.

The Thompson Group began several real estate projects, with Sam again leading the design team. Lina collaborated with him, and their joint efforts in publicity proved highly effective.

even sleeping in the design studio, seeking guidance

situation, alone in the empty house, facing an outbreak of pimples on his nose. Whenever he felt unhappy, he sought

between

Zuko visited:

“Zuko, why are you here

day: “Zuko,

day: “Zuko, planning to move back in with Pammy? Why do I only see you and not

another unexpected visit to the Thompsons and

Zuko forgot his differences with the Michelin-star chef and

apron and surrounded by cooking smoke. He widened his

and readied himself for the kitchen battle, asking,

unevenly cut potato shreds. “Did Lina kick you out during your

expression darkened, and he felt the urge to punch

clashed and made a mess in the kitchen. Just then, Lena walked in, scowling at

voice was commanding. “If it’s not spotless, there

she turned and

was dumbfounded while Zuko took out his

be cleaning up. I’m going

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