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

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 didn't go

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

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

New Year's Eve; how

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

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

the dishes from his hometown made Robin feel a warmth he hadn't

after me since I've been in J City," Diana replied, grabbing some utensils.

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

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

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

with happiness. "Thanks for

a glass, and raised it

first, to thank you for

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