Despite that...

Toph took out his phone, the screen pitch black. He scrolled through his recent chat history with Renee, each message feeling like he was talking to himself.

[Have you eaten?]

[What are you doing at home?]

[Do you want to go out for a walk today?]

No response to any of them.

However, it was not like this in the past. Previously, the reply would be almost immediate no matter who messaged the other. They could talk about even the most trivial matters, like seeing a small flower by the road, finding a cute baby laughing, or the weather being really sunny for a long time.

Toph felt a bit downcast as he dug into the food.

then, Wendy brought

"Zuko, Toph!"

was easy to know who it was judging

lit up with a smile. To everyone's surprise, Chris and Lena followed closely behind, holding hands. Their eyes radiated

Zuko exchanged a glance, sharing an understanding

previous gloominess vanished as he warmly welcomed them. "Join us for a meal! I'll

replied. "I've already eaten, and they've probably had

so we came together." Arya looked at the Hamerton brothers. "I'm here today to give Aunt Cordelia her present in advance! My dad got a good piece of jade, had it carved into the shape of a peony, symbolizing prosperity, and

it tomorrow during the birthday

so much." Zuko smiled and

the sentiment behind it is strong. He hopes that Uncle Zephyr and Aunt Cordelia won't mind!" "How could they?!" Toph

be here tomorrow to enjoy

attempted to punch

"I'm the same as Arya. I'll present my gift tomorrow.

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