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.

-

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. Why

choose something else. Keep this

"Hey..."

started another round of bickering,

His father had never won an argument with his

it to her," Zephyr told Cordelia.

with him today, which was a mistake. It was uncomfortable to

gifts and took an exquisite little box to put

smile, then turned to her son. "So, what

Zuko smiled. "As

been

the past," Zuko

youngest son had fallen back into

"Should we... find a psychologist

A good beating should do

his side. "Your father is right. Your brother

grew up with everyone in the family spoiling him, and he thinks the

with Renee, what will he do

"I can see that Arya is really

can't let him ruin her

"Huh?"

and your Uncle Josiah are lifelong friends. If

to

I think we should do that. It's better to embarrass ourselves a little now than to

"That's right!"

"Uh..." Zuko was dumbfounded.

initially mentioned Toph's situation to seek advice from his parents, but they would just cancel the engagement

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

Comments ()

0/255