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?”

Chris

jolted. Her rational mind wanted to pull away, but her fingers held on

wind brushed past her lips when they ran, it carried a faintly sweet scent. Lena giggled and

a small pizza parlor. The sign was not large, but the place was very clean. The owner was a genial middle-aged man, his voice booming as he welcomed them. His laughter was especially

already late at night, and no other patrons were in

a table by

neither

at her. “What’s

pizza place is a comrade’s father from my unit. Don’t be fooled by the small size of the shop. The portions are generous, and the place is clean. The taste

added some pepper flakes to her

after a while, “Do you get along well

did not know what

good first day at work.” Lena said, “It’s just that dealing with interpersonal relationships is a headache.

smiled. “Some people are just not suited for socializing. People like

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