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!"

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

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

"So, I had to stay back for the holidays. Knowing you were here too,

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

Year's

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

from back home, still warm. Let's have a proper

hometown made Robin feel a warmth

I've

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

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

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

beamed with happiness. "Thanks for the

the half-empty bottle of wine, poured herself a glass, and raised it with a smile. "Since it's just the two of us for

first, to thank you for

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