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.

“If you have something to say, say it.

hesitated, then decided not to ask,

to spend?” After a

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

finally exploded. “Why do you keep worrying?! What’s there

the wrong side of

bother calling me!” With this, Chris ended

puzzled, looking at the dark

cooler. Still, Lena remained seated in the courtyard, wearing a thin shirt, her gaze fixed

sky was a rare sight in the heavily

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

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

at him quietly, not reaching for the

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

they’re out of season, it means they were grown artificially and probably have things like hormones. Don’t buy them next time.

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