"What were you swearing about?" Cordelia asked while glancing subconsciously at Renee. The latter stood by, clutching her clothes and appearing quite nervous.

Cordelia was not sure if what she was doing was right or if she had frightened Renee.

Perhaps that was just the display of affection from young lovers. After all, she had been young once, and Zephyr had also made all sorts of promises when they were deeply in love.

It was just that... swearing and making promises was something done willingly, not something forced upon someone.

Cordelia furrowed her brow. Maybe she was overthinking this, but she did not want to give anyone a chance to harm her son!

"Toph, an oath is a sacred thing. If you make reckless oaths, God will hear you. Don't think He won't punish you!"

"Mom!" Toph laughed heartily. "Who said I was making reckless oaths? When I swear, it's with a sincere and solemn attitude!"

"You..." Cordelia glared at him.

Why was her second son so unruly? If it were Zuko, she would not even need to intervene as he would handle it himself!

there was no way Pammy would ever force Zuko to make

Renee again. Upon recalling the things

silly child." Cordelia forced a smile. "My point is, wouldn't it be better to save these words for

Toph nodded.

and

the scene felt like a thorn piercing her heart. The pain was

day, Cordelia deliberately avoided giving Toph and Renee any opportunities to be alone together. No mother could just brush off the sight of her son swearing

did not understand what was going on. After

Renee... really

Cordelia looked at him. "That's what she used to

if I'm being oversensitive, no mother would want to see such a scene. First, she kept asking

was the point of that? Besides, even if Toph does make an oath, it wouldn't stop him from changing his mind if he

his expression growing

"Whatever it is, Renee suffered a huge blow after Kaitlyn's death, and her mental state isn't normal. It's understandable. In fact, every one of us is trying our best to help her. Linda found

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