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.

giving this to Lenny. Why

choose something else. Keep this

"Hey..."

round of bickering, and Zephyr eventually

won an argument with his

to her," Zephyr told Cordelia. "I'll

with him today, which was a mistake. It was uncomfortable to witness this display of affection

pick out several other gifts and took an

turned to her son. "So, what have you prepared for Chris

worry about the gift from Lina and me." Zuko smiled. "As for Toph, I

has he been busy

goodbye to the past," Zuko said

understanding instantly. It seemed that their youngest son had fallen back into his old habits and

"Should we... find a psychologist to help

"Why look for one? A good beating

him disdainfully but took his side. "Your father is right. Your brother has had it too easy

family spoiling him, and he thinks

backs down with Renee, what will he do if he meets a second or

"I can see that

let him ruin

"Huh?"

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

be called off. I'll talk to Josiah. Toph is really making it difficult for me!" Zephyr

we should do that. It's better to embarrass ourselves a

"That's right!"

"Uh..." Zuko was dumbfounded.

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

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