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.”

insisted. “Let

grew serious. Lina was

no one could persuade Renee

day, Renee joined them

was present except for Toph, who was still in the hospital. Two more cars followed, each

the old city

direction. Continuing on that path would lead them out of Centrolis. Interestingly, that area also passed through the forest where Lena had

biting her lip,

while Lena stared at the back of Zuko’s head.

efforts finally caught Lena’s attention. She turned and

was

replied coldly, “Then

Chris was confused.

Ian’s team member, informing him that they had caught up to

to their destination, the road became more

to the front seat next to the driver, checking the GPS on his phone and giving

pushed Chris aside and quickly

around and was shocked.

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