As they shared drinks and laughter, the camaraderie between the two deepened. Perhaps because they were celebrating the holiday season far from home, the connection felt more heartfelt. Before they knew

it, they had polished off an entire bottle of wine.

Robin stood up, "I'll grab another bottle; just give me a minute."

"Sure, let's keep going until we can't drink anymore!" Diana said with a gentle laugh.

Watching him head towards the side room, Diana followed, leaning against the doorframe. "You really know how to enjoy life, making a mini-bar in here. Is this so you can grab a drink anytime you're working?" Robin chuckled, "Just threw it together; didn't mean for it to be a spectacle!"

"Not at all, I think it's quite stylish," Diana commented as she walked in, taking a moment to admire Robin's mini-bar and bookshelf before settling onto the sofa. "This is really comfy. Let's just stay here, drink, and chat."

Sitting down beside her, Robin opened the bottle and poured two glasses. "Didn't take you for someone who could hold their liquor so well!"

"It's alright, I mainly wanted to keep you company today, especially since it's just the two of us for the holidays," Diana said softly.

Robin took a big gulp, laughing at himself, "You pity me, don't you?"

asked, then frowned. "Wait, you and Sophia haven't made up yet? Don't tell

her, but she won't believe me. What

you because you helped me. That does seem a

Maybe she's found someone else and is looking

"No, I'm confident about how Sophia feels

change," Diana murmured

another big drink, his eyes beginning to redden. "I didn't even make a big deal when she was sick, and Jason carried her out of the bathroom

widened, "What? Alone with another man, coming out of the

see her and saw

did Sophia

said she fainted, and Jason was just helping her

who knows what

expression darkened as he

boyfriend but not avoiding being alone with other men in her bedroom," Diana said innocently. "I used to think Sophia argued with you out of jealousy Now it seems that

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