"Uh, well..." Arya felt sweat forming on her forehead, thinking she had caused trouble. "Why don't all of you visit my studio once Pammy's pregnancy stabilizes?"
The awkward atmosphere didn't dissipate. Arya flushed in embarrassment. Besides comics and games, she really did not know much else.
Lina sensed her discomfort and smiled. "Arya, I suddenly have a craving for milk tea. Could you help me get a cup?"
It felt like amnesty was granted to Arya as she glanced at Lina gratefully, then hurriedly rushed out of the room.
Toph lowered his head, his lips pressed into a thin line.
Renee knew she was in the wrong but did not say anything and hastily walked out of the room.
"Renee!" Toph was taken aback. Even when he called her, there was no response. He quickly followed after her.
Zuko did not manage to stop him in time.
Lina tugged at his hand, both of them helpless.
"Forget it. Let them handle it themselves." Zuko sighed lightly. "Toph needs to grow up too."
"Honey..."
"I know. You still hold onto a glimmer of hope for Renee and even feel a bit guilty." Zuko looked into her eyes. "But the current Renee has changed. She's... Melvin's daughter, after all."
"What do you mean by that?" Lena's guard was up immediately. "Are you saying that Renee might harm Lina?"
Chris nudged her with his elbow, jealous inwardly but trying to dissuade her from getting too worked up.
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