Bianca halted, fixated on Chris. He appeared uneasy, isolated in a corner, engrossed in his phone, and occasionally relocating to make calls elsewhere.
She quietly trailed him, faintly catching his hushed and anxious words.
"Have you found her?"
"Tell them not to worry... If the kidnappers are after money, they'll definitely call!"
Her heart raced. 'Kidnappers? Who are they searching for? Is that Lena on the other end?'
Suddenly, Toph called out, "Chris, what are you doing?"
Bianca concealed herself as Toph dashed over in his usual carefree manner to usher Chris away.
"My brother couldn't find you anywhere. Why did you come here? Come eat!"
As they proceeded, Chris and Toph coincidentally passed by Bianca. Their eyes locked, causing both of them to freeze.
Bianca swiftly evaded his gaze and forced a greeting, "Chris..."
"Eh, Bianca?" Toph inquired, much like Arya, "What are you doing here? My brother didn't invite you, did he?"
"You..."
Bianca's frustration grew, but Toph appeared unfazed by her expression and continued to pull Chris away to enjoy the festivities.
Nonetheless, Chris began to grow suspicious. Why had Bianca suddenly appeared? She had never attended such events before, yet she conveniently showed up today when Nala was missing.
Zuko and Lina emerged, holding little Persephone in their arms. Lina placed her in a walker, and she took her first tentative steps, eliciting cheers from everyone in the room.
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