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.

the kitchen.

plate. "This place is great—reasonable prices and delicious food.

asked, "Sis,

to understand. "What

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

but it

table.

a kid," Alexander protested.

is still

softened. "Sis, why didn't he come with

only invited me,

"He's pretty self-aware!"

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