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.

have something to say, say

then decided not to ask, “Are

have enough to spend?”

to express his concern for Chris and Lena, but he accidentally touched a

mention, Chris finally exploded. “Why do you keep worrying?! What’s there not to be reassured about with me taking care

up on the wrong side of the bed today?”

calling me!” With

very puzzled, looking at

remained seated in the courtyard,

clear and beautiful night sky was a rare sight in the heavily polluted

her shiver. Suddenly, warm hands covered her with clothing from behind. She turned

her a strawberry, a soft chuckle escaping

at him quietly, not reaching for

still… pretty delicious,” Chris grinned. “Want to

the plate, her expression unchanged. “If they’re out of season, it means they were grown artificially and

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