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.

Chris said sharply, “If you have something to

to ask, “Are

to spend?” After a brief

his concern for Chris and

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

on the wrong side of

don’t bother calling me!” With this, Chris ended the

very puzzled, looking at the dark screen for a

Still, Lena remained seated in the courtyard, wearing a thin shirt, her gaze fixed on the starry

and beautiful night sky was a rare sight

made her shiver. Suddenly, warm hands covered her with clothing from behind. She turned and saw a

her a strawberry, a soft chuckle escaping

at him quietly,

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

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

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