Toph nodded silently, his energy seemingly drained, as he followed Zuko.

The two brothers drove to the outskirts.

The sky was already getting dark. The colors of sunset gradually faded, leaving behind a deep indigo evening sky.

Zuko set up the camping tent and called Toph over for dinner.

The outskirts were calm, and soon, the night sky sparkled with countless stars.

Toph paused, realizing it was just the two of them. It felt like they were back in their childhood.

In their youth, they would enjoy carefree moments together in a private garden within Irwin Manor, often camping there. Back then, the night sky had been filled with stars and abundant fireflies.

Toph's mood gradually improved, and he appeared to be smiling.

now. I

"Yeah?"

you and Renee

His voice quivered as he

Zuko understood everything. "If it's not working out, it's best to cut your losses. Even though there's an investment already made, it's better than continually trying to

logic but couldn't bring himself to act on it. "If it were Pammy, would you find it as easy

in the first place," Zuko stated

moment. "I can't forget the first time I saw Renee at the Thompsons... Melvin told us she was Pammy, and she

know how to answer his

her who changed?" Toph covered his face in pain. "Zuko, I'm actually a little scared of her... I've been having nightmares lately. I dream that she's saying

the

to comfort him that way, and then he would stop crying. Back

powerless in the face of his brother's pain. "Toph, if you can make

with a look of helplessness Zuko had never witnessed before. It

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255