While conversing, they suddenly heard sounds from behind the fire escape corridor’s door.

Swiftly, Zuko opened the door, revealing a visibly embarrassed Renee, her head lowered.

Lina was surprised, then realized Renee must have overheard their conversation. She felt sad and embraced Renee gently, whispering, “It’s okay.”

Renee murmured, “I’m sorry…”

“No need to apologize. It’s not your fault.”

“That ring… It’s an heirloom of the Hamertons, but my mom…”

“Thankfully, it’s been found,” Zuko said with a faint smile. “You shouldn’t carry this guilt. We trust you with Toph. When he wakes and sees you, it’ll help more than any medicine!”

Yet Renee couldn’t shake off her guilt. “Lina, did they find my mom?”

After a pause, Lina nodded gently.

“Can I come with you to find her?”

“Renee, it might be better if you stay.”

me!” Renee insisted. “Let

expression grew serious. Lina

one could persuade Renee

next day, Renee joined them

seven seats, and everyone was present except for Toph, who was still

on the information they got, Kaitlyn had left the old city area and

in that direction. Continuing on that path would lead them out of Centrolis. Interestingly, that area

one spoke in the car. Renee seemed nervous, biting her lip, and her eyes looked

Lena stared at the back of Zuko’s head. Beside her, Chris occasionally glanced at Lena

efforts finally caught Lena’s attention. She

Chris was

replied coldly, “Then

Chris was confused.

a call from Ian’s team member, informing him that they had caught up to Kaitlyn and sent

closer to their destination, the

to the driver, checking the

and quickly sat

and was shocked. Chris

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