In Alexander's mind, a faint childhood memory had always lingered. Back then, Lena used to carry him on her back during the day and sing him to sleep at night. Lena was the only beacon of light in his life, where warmth was scarce.

Who said that three- or four-year-old kids couldn't remember? That memory stayed with him as he grew up, guiding him to reunite with his sister.

"Sis, please don't cry, okay? Ms. Lena!"

Lena paused for a moment with tears in her eyes before smiling at him.

The two of them found a cozy little eatery to sit down, which happened to be the same place where Chris took her for pizza.

Julius warmly greeted them. "Oh, what a rare visit! This is..."

"I'm her younger brother!" Alexander replied swiftly.

Lena smiled at him and ordered two pizzas.

into the kitchen. When he returned, he brought two generous servings

a plate. "This place is great—reasonable

came up, her cheeks turned

"Sis, is that

to understand.

we were in

sternly, but it was too late—their conversation had attracted

discreetly kicked him under the table. "Stop talking nonsense. You're

kid," Alexander protested. "I'm already 12! I'm growing

still

"Sis, why didn't he come with you

only invited me, not him, so

"He's pretty self-aware!"

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