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 be visiting him, and got up to

on her face. "Have you eaten? I made some dishes and brought them over for you to

glancing at him softly. "So, I

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, just grabbed something

Year's Eve; how

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

home, still warm. Let's have a proper

feel a warmth he hadn't realized he was missing. "Thank you,

You've looked after me since I've been in J

opposite her, Robin smiled. "I didn't know you could cook this well. You're

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

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

with happiness. "Thanks for

glass, and raised it with a smile. "Since it's just

you for all

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