Lena looked at him, then quickly finished her salad in large bites.

Even though it was time to wash the dishes, Chris remained deep in thought. The water ran loudly, yet he just stood by the sink, his hands in the cold water. He was motionless like a puppet.

Lena came over and turned off the tap, scolding him lightly, “Do you think the water bill is cheap?”

Startled, Chris seemed to snap back to reality. When he looked at her, she was already moving away with her crutch, not seeming to care.

Chris felt a bit sad. He had never really opened up to anyone before, except Lena now. He hadn’t expected…

But if one liked someone, they should accept everything about them.

Chris sighed, grabbed a sponge, and kept washing the dishes. He cleaned the kitchen and cut some fresh fruit for Lena.

That was when Zuko called.

Upon seeing Zuko’s name on his phone, Chris’ frustration shifted to him. He answered, sounding annoyed, “Hello.”

There was a pause on Zuko’s side, probably finding this attitude strange.

said sharply, “If you have something to say, say it. If not, I’m hanging

decided not to ask, “Are

enough to spend?” After a brief pause, Zuko added. “Lina’s… quite concerned about

Chris

Chris finally exploded. “Why do you keep worrying?! What’s there not to be reassured

on the wrong side of

With this, Chris ended the call and

very puzzled, looking at

seated in the courtyard,

was a rare

gust of wind made her shiver. Suddenly, warm hands covered her with clothing from behind.

a strawberry, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. “I tasted

at him quietly,

strawberry season, they’re still… pretty delicious,” Chris grinned.

it from him, Lena then set it back on the plate, her expression unchanged. “If they’re out of season, it means they were grown

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