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!"

at the door. He frowned, wondering who could

"Have you eaten? I made some dishes and brought them over for you to try." "You didn't go

get a ticket; it's so hard 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, I thought I'd spend New Year's

the half-finished bottle of wine. She chuckled lightly, "You

New Year's

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

home, still warm. Let's have a proper New Year's Eve meal

his hometown made Robin feel a

I've been in J City," Diana replied,

"I didn't know you could cook

cooking. It's the only way to eat whatever

let me know what you think!" After tasting the dishes, Robin

happiness. "Thanks for the

noticed the half-empty bottle of wine, poured herself a glass, and raised it with a

for all your support

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