Zuko looked increasingly frustrated as Chris remained perplexed, prompting several exasperated eye rolls.

While Zuko cleaned the kitchen, Chris followed closely, asking, “Why did you tell me to shoot her? That’s not like you at all, without reason!

“Is there something bothering you? Did she offend you in some way?

“But, Zuko, that doesn’t add up. You don’t hold grudges over trivial matters, especially not with a young girl!

“Zuko, what’s—”

“Enough!” Zuko’s frustration turned his face red, and he growled, “Just get back to work!”

Chris was taken aback. He scratched his head and offered a friendly smile, even though he didn’t quite understand the situation.

Chris efficiently handled all the dirty and tiring work throughout the kitchen cleanup, thanks to his military background and cleaning skills.

“When I first joined the army, I was assigned to the mess hall.” Chris laughed.

Zuko raised an eyebrow. “Then why didn’t you stick with that?”

real special forces soldier. I wasn’t happy with the

and reported it to the higher-ups.

might have become a five-star chef by

threatening to hit him. “I swear, you’re becoming more and more like your

him. He used to be reserved and serious,

Chris finished cleaning, he leaned against

around and then whispered,

“What is it?”

gestured outside. “I’ve noticed Lena has a habit of

“How do you know that? Did you

I visited the Thompsons, I discovered a notebook in the courtyard. It looked pretty old and had a lock on it! Later, I saw her

annoying her, so I put the notebook back where I found

help but chuckle at

enemies without batting an eye, yet he

shoulder, giving him a knowing look. “But how can you

not a diary,

might have something to

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