Chapter 1376


    Despite that…


    Toph took out his phone, the screen pitch ck. He scrolled through his recent chat history with Renee,


    each message feeling like he was talking to himself.


    [Have you eaten?]


    [What are you doing at home?]


    [Do you want to go out for a walk today?]


    No response to any of them.


    However, it was not like this in the past. Previously, the reply would be almost immediate no matter who


    messaged the other. They could talk about even the most trivial matters, like seeing a small flower by


    the road, finding a cute babyughing, or the weather being really sunny for a long time.


    Toph felt a bit downcast as he dug into the food.


    Just then, Wendy brought in some guests.


    “Zuko, Toph!”


    It was easy to know who it was judging by that sweet voice.


    Arya entered the living room, her face lit up with a smile. To everyone’s surprise, Chris and Lena


    followed closely behind, holding hands. Their eyes radiated happiness, tinged with a touch of shyness.


    Lina and Zuko exchanged a nce, sharing an understanding smile.


    “This is amazing! You three came together!” Toph’s previous gloominess vanished as he warmly


    weed them. “Join us for a meal! I’ll ask Aunt Wendy to prepare a few more dishes.”


    “No need,” Arya replied. “I’ve already eaten, and they’ve probably had their special pizza of love!Books


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    “We happened to run into each other outside the estate, so we came together.” Arya looked at the


    Hamerton brothers. “I’m here today to give Aunt Cordelia her present in advance! My dad got a good


    piece of jade, had it carved into the shape of a peony, symbolizing prosperity, and is gifting it to Aunt


    Cordelia!


    “As for mine, I’ll bring it tomorrow during the birthday party!”


    “Thank you so much.” Zuko smiled and nodded.


    “This is nothing! My dad said that the gift might not be anything much, but the sentiment behind it is


    strong. He hopes that Uncle Zephyr and Aunt Cordelia won’t mind!” “How could they?!” Tophughed


    heartily. “Anything Uncle Josiah gives must be good stuff! Oh, hey Chris, what are you bringing to wish


    my mom a happy birthday?”


    Chris shrugged. “I’ll just be here tomorrow to enjoy the food and drinks. Not bringing anything!”


    Toph yfully attempted to punch him.


    “Alright, alright, I was joking!” Chris chuckled. “I’m the same as Arya. I’ll present my gift tomorrow. But


    tonight, there’s someone who wants to give her gift!”


    Lena had been keeping her eyes down all this while. She was so quiet that everyone almost


    overlooked her.


    She stepped forward gently, presenting a beautifully packaged box to Lina. There was a scarf inside,


    made of natural silk, with a refreshing and beautiful pattern.


    “This is…” Lina paused.


    “This is the birthday gift I prepared for Mrs. Hamerton,” Lena said softly. “Compared to what they’ve


    brought, this is insignificant. Still, it’s a token of my sincerity.”


    Lina held her hand, feeling a wave of warmth.


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    She had heard from Jade that Lena had sold a property and used most of the money to buy this silk


    scarf. It might notpare to priceless jade or gemstones, but it was likely the best gift that Lena could


    offer.


    Lina sometimes found Lena quite peculiar.


    Why was she like that? Why did she treat her enthusiastically and extend the same warmth to


    everyone around her? Was this truly some kind of special destiny?


    Lina could not quite fathom it, but she knew she was bing increasingly reluctant to lose Lena.