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.

you have something to say, say it. If

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

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

for Chris and Lena,

keep worrying?! What’s there not to be reassured about with me taking care of

you wake up on the wrong side of the

anything important, don’t bother calling me!” With this, Chris

puzzled, looking at the dark screen for

dropped, making it cooler. Still, Lena remained seated in the courtyard, wearing

was a rare sight in the heavily polluted

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

Chris offered her a strawberry, a soft chuckle escaping his lips.

at him quietly, not reaching for

season, they’re still… pretty delicious,” Chris

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 artificially and probably have things like hormones. Don’t buy them next time. They’re costly and not healthy

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