Chapter 1478

At Centrolis Prison.

The tall building cast a somber shadow beneath the gray sky, and the surrounding barbed wire sent shivers down spines.

Lina frowned, her steps heavy as if each foot carried a thousand pounds.

"If you don't want to go, you don't have to," Zuko said and wrapped his arm around her, sensing her unease. "Dealing with someone like her isn't necessary..."

Lina glanced down, then replied softly, "Let's still go and see her. We've shared so many experiences, and those real memories can't be easily discarded. I'd rather believe Renee is ill than accept that she's gone bad."

Zuko's grip on her shoulder tightened, and he walked alongside her with determination.

The meeting place had a transparent partition. Lina saw the iron door open, revealing a haggard and cold face. Renee's eyes betrayed indifference, and she smiled mockingly.

Renee wore rough clothes, her once-long hair cut short to her ears. She sat across from them, looking like a lifeless puppet.

After a long s