J City

Noon on New Year's Eve, the streets of J City were alive with the buzz of celebration. Festive lights adorned every corner, and laughter filled the air, creating an atmosphere ripe with holiday spirit.

Following his family's tradition of having dumplings for New Year's Eve lunch, Robin boiled a bag of dumplings and absentmindedly placed the plate on the dining table. He checked his phone again, but there was still no reply from Sophia.

The thought of her cold indifference made his heart ache with disappointment, and he lost all appetite for the dumplings.

He opened a bottle of wine instead and poured himself a full glass, downing it in one gulp.

Where did he go wrong?

Diana had come to J City seeking refuge with him; couldn't he take care of her?

Sophia used to be so understanding. He had fallen for her simplicity and kindness. Why couldn't she see things from his perspective now?

He continued to drink, quickly finishing half the bottle.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

wondering who could be visiting him, and got up

face. "Have you eaten? I made some dishes and brought

to book one this close to New Year's!" Diana entered, glancing at him softly. "So, I had to stay back for the holidays. Knowing you were here too,

dining table, noticing the cold dumplings and the half-finished bottle of wine. She chuckled lightly, "You weren't planning on having just that for lunch, were you?"

it's New Year's

as she began setting the dishes she brought on the table.

Let's have a proper New Year's

hometown made Robin feel a warmth he hadn't realized he was missing. "Thank

thank me. You've looked after me since I've been

Robin smiled. "I didn't know you could cook

my own, I had to pick up cooking. It's the only way

food, eagerly watching him. "Try it and let me know what you think!" After tasting the dishes,

happiness. "Thanks

herself a glass, and raised it

first, to thank you for

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