Lena was taken aback. She could not come up with an answer to the question, nor could she respond well.

"Chris... Renee isn't my enemy."

"You're the one who isn't treating her like one!" Chris sighed in exasperation. "But what about her? She despises you to the core. She not only sees you as an enemy but as a nemesis!"

Lena's fists clenched tightly at her side.

"I'm not trying to stir up trouble between you." Chris held her shoulders. "I'm just using my military experience to tell you that mutual sacrifices happen frequently on the battlefield. A bullet won't change its course because you're retreating, and an enemy won't spare you just because you're stepping back!

"Your retreat will only make her more overbearing! Just because Pammy is in the middle doesn't mean you should be hesitant!"

Lena was stunned. Chris' words struck a chord and made her see the depth of his concern.

After a long silence, she smiled, her cheeks blushing like peach petals.

Chris was entranced, as if her smile lit up the whole world. "Lenny, I—"

with her discharge procedures first,"

"Oh."

she's been a bit exhausted lately. The

"Mm..."

with the paperwork, let's

sure..." Chris' eyes lit up suddenly. "What did

in together, help Lina tidy

a bit dazed for a moment, not immediately grasping

and told him, "I'll listen

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hospital room was now occupied only by the members of The Happy Four. Yet, the atmosphere could not revert to how it

chat had been silent

gently. "You both can go back if you want.

to agree, but Renee sat there motionless. She asked softly, "Lina, maybe I should

could I overlook things?" Zuko smiled faintly. "Renee, do you have

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