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.”

might listen to me!” Renee insisted. “Let me try. She’s not really like

expression grew serious.

this point, no one could persuade

day, Renee joined them

for Toph, who was still in the hospital. Two more cars

left the

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

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

together while Lena stared at the back of Zuko’s head. Beside her, Chris

Lena’s attention. She turned and

was

coldly,

Chris was confused.

member, informing him that they had caught up

to their destination, the road became more mountainous, and

the driver, checking the GPS on his phone

pushed Chris aside and quickly sat

turned around and was shocked. Chris

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