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?”

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

my notes and reported it to the higher-ups.

chuckled. “If that comrade of yours hadn’t talked so much, you might have become a five-star chef by now! We could’ve

ladle, threatening to hit him. “I swear,

be reserved and serious, but now he cracked

he leaned against the

He glanced around and then whispered, “I’ve

“What is it?”

gestured outside. “I’ve noticed Lena has

do you know that? Did

glared at him. “I accidentally found that diary! Once, when 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 rushing into the yard, searching for something. I figured she

afraid of annoying her, so I put the notebook

help but chuckle

faced deadly enemies without batting an eye, yet

shoulder, giving him a knowing look. “But

if it’s not a diary, it probably contains something very important to

have something to do with

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