Zuko's expression darkened.

"Lina, I asked you here today for one reason only," Renee said, looking at Lina intently. "You're a mother now. Whatever you do, please prioritize your daughter."

Lina frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Cuz, are you planning to keep Lena with you?"

Renee's eyes gave off a mocking gleam, unsettling Lina.

"I've been having nightmares lately... Remember when we were kidnapped and taken on that ship? We met Madame Krys there.

"Remember her? She was a human trafficker! Haha!" Renee laughed oddly. "She had another identity— she was Lena's mother!"

"Have you said enough?" Lina's face grew serious. "If you called me here just for this nonsense, I don't want to hear it!"

Lina stood to leave.

like a treasure, but have

halted, her back stiff as she

restrain Renee, but she

have his blood. I'm no saint!" Renee's voice was hoarse as she shouted, "But what about her? Her

better watch out for your daughter! Who knows? She might already

anxiety coursing through her. She clenched her fists, and

no mother could bear

angrily, waving to get the guards'

pull Renee back behind the iron door. She continued to rant hysterically, "Lina, be cautious! You were taken away from your mother as a child. This nightmare might repeat with your

that person around... Haha! You know the consequences! Your daughter might not be as lucky as you and escape

covered her

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