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Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.
Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a
reaction.
“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton!
Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”
“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”
A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling
Melvin’s wails.
Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.
“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtanything to do with Lina?”
Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m
outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”
“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”
Zuko’s mind was in turmoil, and he struggled to find the right words to explain the situation.
There was a long pause on the phone, and Melissa had a sinking feeling. Despite not being Lina’s biological mother,
they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to
eat or sleep properly, and her attempts to reach Lina had been unsuccessful. She feared that something might
have really happened to her.
“Zeke…” Her voice trembled. “Tell me… Tell me honestly. What happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been
feeling anxious, and my heart hasn’t been right lately…”
Zuko spoke gently, but his words landed heavily on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain
everything in detail when you arrive in Centrolis.”
Melissa agreed in a daze, feeling lost and overwhelmed.
After ending the call, Zuko furrowed his brows, deep in thought.
Toph supported Nicholas as they left the room. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle
Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee are safe, and we’ll find a way to contact them.”
“Yes, I’ve set up a tracking system…” Zuko glanced down at his phone.
He had connected the tracking interface to his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss any messages from Lina.
However, there had been no activity for the past two days.
Just as he finished speaking, his phone buzzed, grabbing his attention.
A small star icon appeared on the screen, indicating a new notification.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmZuko’s heart raced as he stared at the screen, his anticipation growing.
Toph leaned in closer, equally focused on the screen.
The star icon blinked intermittently, indicating a weak signal. After a moment, it settled at a specific location on the
map.
“Zuko, what is this!?” Toph couldn’t contain his excitement. “Is this it?”
Zuko composed himself, his anxiety still palpable, as he tightly gripped his phone, his knuckles turning pale.
The star necklace he had given to Lina was custom-made, designed with a hidden chip that allowed tracking and
simple messaging. As long as a communication device was available, it could send out simple texts.
The designer’s original intention was to ensure that two people who loved each other would never be separated.
Zuko held his breath, his heart pounding, as the clock on the wall ticked away, each second feeling like an eternity.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, his phone buzzed again!
“Bro, it’s here!” Toph shouted with excitement.
Zuko’s eyes lit up as he saw the small star icon glow on the screen, accompanied by one clear word below it—
[Fireflies].
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