Chapter 1044


    Toph recounted everything from the beginning, causing Zuko to squint slightly. “So, you’re saying you


    took Pammy’s mug?”


    “Yes, I took it without anyone noticing, and I made sure to handle it carefully. The sample on it is


    definitely hers,” Toph confirmed.


    “And then you sent the sample along with Uncle Nichs’?” inquired Zuko.


    “Yes!” Toph raised an eyebrow. “Getting his sample was easy. I sent it to our hospital, keeping


    everything within our control!”


    Zuko contemted for a moment. “You mentioned visiting Pammy at the hospital. Did she make any


    calls while she was there?”


    Toph had a sudden realization. “Hmm? Was she calling someone in the hospital during her illness?”


    Zuko nodded, his eyes filled with depth. “We can’t jump to conclusions before we find out the truth.


    Besides, she was adopted before returning. It’s possible she was calling her adoptive mother out of


    habit.”


    “You’re always so cautious, bro!” Toph stretched his body and spoke casually. “What more is there to


    find out? The truth is right in front of us!”


    “Our father taught us to be thorough, didn’t he?” Zuko stated matter-of-factly.


    “Hehe… You take everything our father says so seriously!” Toph grinned, leaning closer to Zuko. “Did


    he also teach you to hide your true identity and pursue a romantic rtionship?”


    “You!” Zuko snarled.


    “Bro, where are you guys now? Have you done anything other than kissing her?” Toph teasingly asked.


    “Toph Hamerton!” Zuko thundered.


    Soon, sounds of chaos erupted from Toph’s room.


    The maids giggled while standing on the stairs. Wendy, who had raised the brothers, couldn’t help but


    feel sympathy for Toph.


    “Zuko always hits Toph whenever he’s back. He’s merciless… How will Toph find a wife if he breaks


    him!?”


    “Don’t worry, Wendy!” someone said while smiling. “Toph has been close with the Thompson princess


    lately. They’re perfect for each other!”


    Zuko walked out of the room while they continued their discussion. He coolly adjusted his cor and


    sleeves as he descended the stairs.


    The servants, who had been smiling moments ago, quickly put on respectful expressions and greeted


    him, saying, “Sir!”


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    As Zuko made his way down, he could hear Toph groaning intermittently from the room.


    Pursing his lips, Zuko smiled and headed straight to his parents.


    Cordelia was seated next to the floor-to-ceiling window, sipping tea and engrossed in a book. Zephyr


    sat beside her, feeding her slices of orange and gazing at her with an affectionate smile.


    Cordelia turned around and rewarded Zephyr with a gentle caress on his face, her own smile warm and


    tender.


    While watching their intimate moment, Zuko’s mind drifted to a certain someone. He couldn’t help but


    recall Lina burying her blushing cheeks in his embrace, her sweet fragrance, and her pout when she


    was jealous.


    A pang of longing gripped Zuko’s heart. He wished Lina were by his side at that moment.


    “Zuko?” Cordelia eximed, pleasantly surprised to see her son standing at the door. She pushed the


    slice of orange Zephyr had offered aside and beckoned him with a bright smile. “When did youe


    home, son? Come here!”


    Zuko smiled and swiftly approached his mother. Taking a seat, he nced at his father expectantly.


    “Why are you frozen?” Cordelia nudged Zephyr yfully. “Our son wants to have a slice of orange.


    Feed him! Didn’t you already peel it?”


    Zephyr’s expression darkened, but he reluctantly fed the slice of orange to his son. “You’re a grown


    man, yet you want your father to feed you!”


    Zuko couldn’t help but feel smug, adding fuel to the fire. “Look, mom. Dad isining about me


    again!”


    “You b*satard! Zephyr wasining but ced the peeled orange on the transparent te as he


    spoke. “Eat more if you like. They’re flown from Southeast Aciatic this morning!”


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    Zuko smiled. He sat between his parents and grabbed their arms as if he were back when he was


    young and worry-free.


    “Did you just return today?” asked Zephyr


    Zuko nodded. “I went to Toph. I’m sorry for not having greeted my parents first!”


    Zephyr and Cordelia looked at each other and smiled. They knew he had not returned just to visit them.


    There must be something else.