Zuko had just finished eating some grilled chicken wings on a skewer. He glanced at Toph, wishing he could use that bamboo skewer on him.

"Mom was right about you."

"What do you mean?" Toph asked, confused.

Zuko gritted out two words through his teeth, "Too dramatic!"

With that, he got up and left, heading over to where Chris and the others were.

Toph remained bewildered but was tempted by the lively scene on the other side. He had a natural desire for lively atmospheres.

He smiled and picked up his paintbrush to sketch the scene. He outlined everyone else, but he drew meticulously when it came to a certain person. That person stood out oddly in the sketch.

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With everything settled, it was time for Chris and Lena's wedding.

Zuko also wanted to contribute, so he had been staying at home these past few days, discussing plans with his parents to carefully arrange things for his dear cousin.

"Chris and Lenny prefer things to be quiet, so there's no need for a big ceremony. Something small and pleasant will suffice."

Zephyr took various treasures from a box to use as gifts. Cordelia noticed a set of pink pearl jewelry. "This one is perfect. Lenny will look great in it!"

Zuko hesitated. "Mom, isn't this the set Grandpa Rowan gave you? I remember these pearls are a specialty from the waters around Southeast Aciatic."

"Yes, but..." Cordelia blinked. "The pink is so delicate, and how old am I now? It doesn't suit me anymore!"

"Who said that?" Zephyr retorted, trying to put the pearl jewelry away, but Cordelia slapped his hand away.

Lenny.

choose something else. Keep this

"Hey..."

another round of bickering, and Zephyr

had never won an argument with his mother—she had complete control over

Zephyr told Cordelia. "I'll buy you a better

coughed lightly. He hadn't brought Lina with him today, which was a mistake. It was uncomfortable to witness this

gifts and took an

then turned to her son. "So,

gift from Lina and me." Zuko smiled. "As for

he been

goodbye to the past," Zuko

understanding instantly. It seemed that their youngest son had

seriously, "Should we... find a psychologist

look for one? A

is right. Your brother has had it too

spoiling him, and

reality, this world is full of challenges." Cordelia sighed. "If he backs down with

can see

why we can't let him

"Huh?"

Cordelia agreed. "Your dad and your Uncle Josiah are lifelong friends. If Toph ruins Arya's life, how can

I'll talk to Josiah. Toph is

darling. I think we should do that. It's better to

"That's right!"

"Uh..." Zuko was dumbfounded.

situation to seek advice from his parents, but they would just cancel the engagement

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