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!"

He frowned, wondering who could

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 didn't

him softly. "So, I had to stay back for the holidays. Knowing you were here too, I thought I'd spend New Year's

way to the dining table, noticing the cold dumplings and the half-finished bottle of wine. She chuckled lightly,

New Year's Eve;

room as she

warm. Let's have a proper New

Robin feel a warmth he hadn't

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

"I didn't know you could cook this well. You're really

cooking. It's the only way to eat whatever

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

happiness.

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

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