Chapter 998

"Zuko? Zuko!" Cordelia called Zuko a few times before he snapped out of his trance. Before he could speak, Zephyr gave his leg a light kick.

"What are you thinking about?" His father's deep and stern voice echoed. "Your mother's talking to you, and you dare to be distracted!?"

Zuko shrank into himself and looked at his mother for help.

"Our son just came back. Stop nagging him!" Cordelia looked like she was scolding Zephyr, but she hooked her hand over his arm and smiled. "You can't always be so angry, or you'll get more wrinkles!"

Zephyr smiled as well as he held a hand over Cordelia's gently.

Zuko felt like he was redundant there.

"Dad, mom, uh, I—"

"You're not allowed to leave! Your mother isn't done!" Zephyr shot him another glare.

Zuko sat still obediently.

"Zuko, I've discussed it with your father," Cordelia said softly. "Stay a few more days in Centrolis and take some time out to visit the Thompsons to take a look at Pammy."

"What?"

Zuko was bewildered but quickly und