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?”

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

and reported it to the higher-ups. That’s how I

you might have become a five-star chef by now! We

him. “I swear, you’re becoming more and

him. He used to be reserved and

cleaning, he leaned

writing secrets down…” He glanced around and

“What is it?”

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

know that? Did you sneak a peek at her

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

notebook

help but chuckle at

an eye, yet

knowing look.

chuckled. “Even if it’s not a diary,

might have something to do with

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