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.

Wendy brought in some

"Zuko, Toph!"

to know who it was judging by that sweet

everyone's surprise, Chris and Lena followed closely behind, holding hands. Their eyes radiated happiness, tinged with

a glance, sharing an understanding

You three came together!" Toph's previous gloominess vanished as he warmly welcomed them. "Join

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

"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

I'll bring it

much." Zuko smiled and

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

just be here tomorrow to enjoy the food and drinks.

playfully attempted to punch

Chris chuckled. "I'm the same as Arya. I'll present my gift tomorrow. But tonight, there's someone

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