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!"

knock at the door. He frowned, wondering who could be visiting him, and got

surprised to find Diana standing there, holding a thermal container, with a gentle smile on her face. "Have you eaten? I made some dishes and brought them over for you to try." "You

Diana entered, glancing at him softly. "So, I had to stay back for the holidays. Knowing you were

the 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?" "I wasn't really hungry,

Year's Eve; how

just eat anything?" Diana's soft laughter filled the room as she began setting the dishes

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

from his hometown made Robin feel a

to thank me. You've looked after me since I've been in J City," Diana replied,

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

pick up cooking. It's the

some food, eagerly watching him. "Try it and let me know

happiness.

of wine, poured herself a glass, and raised it with

you for all your support over the

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