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.

initially looked a bit skeptical, but then he disappeared into the kitchen. When he returned,

handed Alexander a plate. "This place is great—reasonable prices and delicious food. Chris

as Chris' name came up, her cheeks turned a shade

"Sis, is that guy treating

to understand. "What

"Don't hide it. When we were in the mountains,

looked at him sternly, but it was too late—their conversation had

under the table. "Stop talking

not a kid," Alexander protested. "I'm already 12!

still a

"Sis, why didn't he come with

me, not him, so of course he didn't

"He's pretty self-aware!"

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