Lena softly chuckled and nodded, then shook her head.

Chris did not quite understand what she meant. Lena did not explain but simply continued walking along the street, with Chris following behind.

The evening breeze carried a gentle chill, and the moon shone in the night sky, resembling a silver plate. Its soft light covered them and filled the city with a peaceful feeling.

The feeling of having someone by her side felt really nice. Lena had been missing this feeling for too long.

“Lena, you’re not planning to walk all the way back, are you?”

She stopped in her tracks and turned to look at him.

Mr. Special Forces looked anxious, but his eyes were filled with anticipation.

“Well…” Lena’s voice was soft. “Are you going to take me back?”

“I won’t take you back.” Chris chuckled. “I want to treat you to a late-night snack.”

“Huh?”

explanation, Chris

heart jolted. Her rational mind wanted to

lips when they ran, it

not large, but the place was very clean. The owner was a genial middle-aged man, his voice booming as he welcomed them.

night, and no other patrons were

Lena to a table by

steaming pizzas arrived, neither of them

smiled at

my unit. Don’t be fooled by the small size of the shop. The portions are generous,

pepper flakes to her pizza. “This makes it

a while,

not know what

work.” Lena said, “It’s just that dealing with interpersonal relationships is a headache. I can ignore them, but sometimes,

big deal.” Chris smiled. “Some people are just not suited for socializing. People like Toph, who are social butterflies, are rare and hard to

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