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.

want something?” Chris said sharply, “If you have something to say, say it. If not, I’m

hesitated, then decided not to ask, “Are you acting crazy?”

to spend?” After a brief pause, Zuko added.

to express his concern for Chris and Lena, but he

you keep worrying?! What’s there not to be reassured

up on the wrong side of

With this, Chris ended the call and switched off

end, Zuko was very puzzled, looking at the

seated in the

clear and beautiful night sky was a rare

wind made her shiver. Suddenly, warm hands covered her with clothing from behind. She turned and saw a pair of eyes as clear as the night

strawberry, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. “I tasted one. It’s really

at him quietly,

it’s not strawberry season, they’re still… pretty delicious,” Chris

means they were grown artificially and probably have things like hormones. Don’t buy them next time. They’re costly and not healthy at all! It’s money paid

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