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

a thermal container, with a gentle smile on her face. "Have you eaten? I made some dishes and brought them over

to New Year's!" Diana entered, glancing at him softly. "So, I had to stay back

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, just grabbed something quick,"

it's New Year's Eve; how

the room as she began setting the dishes she brought

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

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

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

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

to pick up cooking. It's

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

beamed with happiness. "Thanks for

and raised it with

for all your support over the past

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