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Zuko shared the same thought. Still, what kind of approach should they use to make Toph accept this?
They were at a loss for a good solution and remained silent. It was then Zuko’s phone rang. Cordelia’s anxious voice
sounded on the other end.
“Zuko, Toph just rushed out in a panic, saying… that Renee wants to break up with him! Contact your brother and
find out what’s going on!”
Zuko hurriedly dialed Toph’s number, but there was no answer, no matter how many times he called.
Lina told him not to panic and called Renee.
When Renee answered, her voice was trembling. “Lina, I… I just got home and found that my mom’s missing!”
“What?!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLina and Zuko had a bad feeling at that moment.
“Renee, listen to me.” Lina calmed down and explained the situation, “We that you broke up with Toph?”
“Lina…”
“Why are you being so foolish?” Lina sounded a bit anxious. “No matter what, we won’t let you face this alone!”
Renee remained silent. On the other end, her voice was filled with sobs, lasting a long time.
“Don’t cry for now,” Lina said softly. “Calm down and think carefully. Where might Aunt Kaitlyn have gone? She’s
your mother, so you must know her better than we do!
“Once you’ve figured out a likely place, send it to my phone, and I’ll send people there to search!”
“Lina!” Renee suddenly remembered something. “I asked you to go west to find Lena previously, and I sent you a
phone number, right?”
Lina paused, realizing that it was indeed the case.
“My mom must contact that number frequently.” Renee’s voice trembled slightly., “No… What I mean is, my
mother’s other personality. My mom’s other personality must contact the number frequently. I think she might have
gone to find him!”
“Alright, I understand,” Lina replied.
Zuko had investigated the background of those individuals. They were a small gang from the outskirts of Centrolis
who exploited the gray area.
Zuko looked at Lina, and they were about to locate Toph. But not long after, another call came. This time, it was
from Zephyr.
Zuko had never heard his father so panicked. “Zuko… hurry, come to the hospital!”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA sinking feeling overcame him. “Dad, what’s wrong?”
“Toph! He…” Zephyr choked on his words.
For half his life, he had been proud and had weathered life’s challenges. Yet, even the strongest could be moved by
their children’s troubles.
“Toph had a car accident, and he’s receiving treatment. Your mother and I are outside the emergency room…”
“I’m on my way!”
Zuko turned pale as he and Lina rushed to the hospital.
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Although Toph’s life was not in danger due to prompt treatment, he suffered severe injuries and would need time to
recover in bed.
Cordelia and Zephyr sighed in relief, holding each other and shedding tears. Zuko observed from a distance,
realizing his parents were truly aging.
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