Theodore dashed over to her mysteriously and dropped off a test paper. He would take the written and interview
tests for prestigious schools overseas in another week.
"Sis, guide me through this practice test, and I'll tell you a secret..." Theodore inherited Zuko's distinctive features
but was a spitting image of his mischievous Uncle Toph. "One test for one secret. Fair deal, right?"
Persephone shrugged, uninterested.
"Hey, I'm serious!"
"Could you let me concentrate for a while?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Seriously, sis, don't you believe me?"
Wherever Persephone turned her head, Theodore followed.
After several rounds, Theodore couldn't hold back. "Fine, I'll tell you first."
A hint of triumph curved Persephone's lips. She had her little brother under her thumb since childhood.
"You have to help me with the test after I tell you!"
"Hmm." Persephone twirled the pen in her hand. "Depends on how valuable your secret is!"
Theodore pursed his lips and whispered in her ear, "There's news about Greta!"
Persephone stared at him wide-eyed.
"Actually, I'm not entirely sure." Theodore scratched his head. "A friend of mine, um... His dad does business near
the border. He went along this break, and he accidentally overheard. But I can't confirm if it's Greta. I've shared her
details with my friend before, and he thinks the person he saw matches her. So."
Persephone looked serious, determination gleaming in her beautiful eyes. She stood up abruptly and dragged a
small suitcase out of the closet.
It left Theodore stunned.
"Sis, you—"
"I'm going to find her!"
"Don't be rash!" Theodore hurriedly stopped her. "Regardless of the reliability of that information or even if it's her,
you can't go! That's Flinge, the central region of the five provinces by the border! It's too far from Centrolis, and no
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmone from our family is around there!
"Calm down and tell our parents about this first. Let them send someone to look for her or figure out a solution.
What do you think?"
Persephone sat down silently, feeling restless.
"Oh, there's one more thing..." Theodore shifted his gaze.
"What is it?"
"Grandpa Zephyr and Grandpa Nicholas... are currently lecturing your boyfriend. Do you want to go save him?"