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!"

there was a knock at the door. He frowned, wondering who could be visiting him,

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

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

way to the dining table, noticing the cold 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

it's New Year's Eve; how

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

home, still warm. Let's have a

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

to thank me. You've looked after me since I've been in J

know you could cook this well. You're really

cooking. It's the only way to

him. "Try it and let me know what

happiness. "Thanks for the

of wine, poured herself a glass, and raised it with a smile. "Since it's just the

you first, to thank you for all your support over the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255