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.
Behind her, Renee's voice turned hysterical and venomous. "You're guarding her like a treasure, but have you considered she's Krystal's daughter? She's the child of a human trafficker!"
Lina halted, her back stiff as she turned around.
A prison guard moved to restrain Renee, but she fought back, her eyes slightly red.
"My father was Melvin, and I have his blood. I'm no saint!" Renee's voice was hoarse as she shouted, "But what about her? Her mother was a human trafficker, and she carries that blood too!"
"Don't say I didn't warn you, Lina. You better watch out for your daughter! Who knows? She might already be in her sights! Hahaha!"
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