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?”

back then, focused on becoming a real special forces soldier. I wasn’t happy with the assignment

did I know, a comrade discovered my notes and reported it to the higher-ups. That’s how I got the chance to become a

chuckled. “If that comrade of yours hadn’t talked so much, you might have become

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

reserved and serious,

Chris finished cleaning, he leaned against the refrigerator to

He glanced around and then whispered, “I’ve made a

“What is it?”

outside. “I’ve noticed Lena has a

“How do you know that? Did

Chris 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

her, so I put the notebook back where I found it and quickly found

but chuckle

eye, yet he was actually afraid

patted his shoulder, giving him a knowing look.

not a

might have something to do with you,”

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