Zuko glared at Toph. Before he could say anything, Wendy, the nanny who had been taking care of them since they were little, came over with a smile. "Mr. Toph, this brand is decent. It's cheap and has a large volume. It's economical! I'll use this to fry sometime for you both tonight!"
"Don't use this one first!" Zuko said in a serious manner.
"Huh?"
"Uh, I mean…" Zuko rubbed his nose with an evasive gaze. "Don't use it up too quickly!"
Wendy was confused. It was not like the Hamertons could not afford the peanut oil, but she nodded anyway.
Zuko watched the servants put the items away, neatly kept in the cabinets according to his request, like he was watching over some treasure, and flashed a pleased smile.
"I'm going to see our parents," he said and left, leaving Toph and Wendy stunned.
Wendy asked, "Mr. Toph, what's gotten into him? When have either of you come into the kitchen and got concerned over how things are kept since you were kids?"
Toph had always been smart. In addition to Jacob's visit a few days ago and finding out from him the little news of his elder brother in Jangasas, he quickly pieced the clues together.
"No need to find it odd." Toph smiled. "I think Zuko's not only presentable outside but can make himself useful in the kitchen too now!"
"What? Aren't there people serving him in Jangasas' villa!?"
"He might not be staying there!"
"You mean…" Wendy felt bad. "He's having a hard time in Jangasas?"
Toph thought about it and grinned. "Probably enjoying it, though!"
Wendy could not understand him and sighed with a shake of her head before she went off to work.
The chauffeur came over to pick up Zuko. He traveled over half a Hamerton Manor to arrive at Zen Residence, where his parents lived.
Robert came out to welcome him and asked him to wait before going upstairs with a smile.
Zuko was confused. "Why?"
"You can go up too, Mr. Zuko, but don't disturb them first," replied Robert.
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