Ethan was watching Flora with a nervous intensity, worried she'd say no. They weren't exactly close, and he knew he didn't have the same charm as Kruz.

Flora raised an eyebrow, amused by the youthful energy of the group. "Still into team games, huh? That's pretty cool."

Ethan gave a quick rundown of the game, "Cyber Legion," where teams had to create their own firewalls and defend against attacks from others. It was similar to typical cybersecurity competitions-the team that breached the opponent's firewall first would win. Ethan's team wasn't doing so hot, often coming in last. There was a big all-server competition tonight, and if they lost again, the system might automatically disband their team.

"Flora..."

After Kruz stopped talking, she kept her eyes on Flora, nervously twisting the hem of her shirt. Flora's silence made her heart sink.

She had kind of expected this. They weren't exactly friends. It wouldn't be surprising if Flora said no.

Unlike Kruz, who would probably make a scene and cling to Flora's legs until she agreed, Ethan wasn't one to push.

"Well, never mind then..."

Ethan's voice faltered, resignation in his tone.

Without Flora's help, they'd have to figure it out on their own.

"Really giving up?" Flora asked with a smirk, looking at Ethan, who was practically staring at the floor. "Did I ever say I wouldn't help?" Ethan's head snapped up, surprise and joy lighting up his face.

"Flora..."

just

a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

tomorrow, 8

The evening after tomorrow...

a moment and asked, "Can we wrap it

"Yes, absolutely!"

Ethan nodded vigorously.

agreed without

agreement, feeling warmth spread through him. He looked up at her,

...

Ethan, and

Flora, even choosing to

quietly impressed, wondering what Flora had done to win Ethan over so easily. "Flora, try this. Not sure if it's your

Flora a piece

her signature dish and knowing Flora enjoyed it,

a mother-in-law, cooking for her daughter-in-law

saw Amanda's determination

delicious, thank you,

like Connor's cooking,

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