Lena opened the door and was surprised to find Alexander standing outside.

"You?" she exclaimed, her eyes scanning the area. "What are you doing here?"

He remained silent, his dark eyes seemingly darker in the night.

Lina stepped out, initially stunned to see him. However, she soon smiled and said, "You're the student Lena brought, right? Is this your first time at an event like this? Have you eaten?"

Alexander was taken aback, unable to speak. He gazed at Lina, finding her exceptionally beautiful. He had always thought his sister was the most beautiful person in the world, but now...

Then, he looked at Lena. Surprisingly, his sister was not any less beautiful. They had different types of beauty, but both possessed kindness.

"Hey!" Lena waved her hand in front of his face. "What are you staring at?"

"Nothing..." He quickly looked down, feeling embarrassed. At his age, boys often felt ashamed. He realized he had been rude and felt apologetic.

my question. Why are you

"I..."

room, can't

nervously tugging at his

her words. Perhaps a child who grew up in the mountains didn't

with no privacy, reflecting a backward society where women

gently patted his shoulder, and encouraged him to stand tall. "You won't grow taller if you keep your head down

to feed

her, surprised by her gentle explanation. It was

in Centrolis. You'll go to school and live like the other kids here." Lina continued. "There's much you'll need to learn to adapt

he stammered, hardly believing

"Why else

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