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.

her like a treasure, but

back stiff as

prison guard moved to restrain Renee, but she fought back, her

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

out for your daughter! Who knows? She might already be in her

through her. She clenched her fists, and her

no mother could bear

is madness!" Zuko snapped angrily, waving to get the guards'

the two female guards couldn't pull Renee back behind the iron door. She continued to rant hysterically, "Lina, be cautious!

consequences! Your daughter might not be as lucky as you

covered her ears, trembling all

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