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.

brought in some

"Zuko, Toph!"

who it was judging by

Chris and Lena followed closely behind, holding hands. Their eyes radiated happiness, tinged with a

a glance, sharing

amazing! You three came together!" Toph's previous gloominess vanished as he warmly welcomed them. "Join us for a meal! I'll ask Aunt Wendy to prepare

eaten, and they've probably had their

into each other outside the estate, 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 is gifting

for mine, I'll bring it tomorrow

you so much."

Zephyr and Aunt Cordelia won't mind!" "How could they?!" Toph laughed heartily. "Anything Uncle Josiah gives must be good stuff! Oh, hey Chris, what are you bringing to wish my mom

be here tomorrow to enjoy the food and

playfully attempted to punch

I'll present my gift tomorrow.

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