Lena held the bag tightly in her hand. Beside her, Chris felt that something was wrong and turned to give her a concerned and serious look.

"I didn't..."

"I know." He held her hand firmly. "It's okay. I'll accompany you to explain it."

"There's no need for an explanation at all," Lena whispered. "Renee framed me! I haven't done anything wrong. Even if the police come, I won't admit to it!"

"Lenny..." Chris looked pained. "But it's best not to blow this out of proportion for now. It's Aunt Cordelia's birthday today, and Renee is Toph's fiancee. If we make a scene, you won't gain anything and will have to endure everyone's criticism—"

"I'm not afraid!"

"Lenny!" Chris held her shoulder. "I know you're not afraid of gossip, but aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by Lina?"

Lena froze, her gaze slowly dimming.

power to influence Lena. As her

understand how you feel," Chris whispered in her ear. "But now isn't the time for

Lena looked at him.

with trust and determination that were exclusively

even if the whole world condemned her, he would always stand by her

her life, she had a pair

lost ring alarmed Cordelia, Zephyr, and the other elders. They all gathered around, asking

crying while

"I think we

you want to call the police during

"But that ring..."

a ring," Zuko said calmly, exchanging a knowing look with his father. He then turned to Toph

Suddenly, Renee gently

the action

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