Lena chuckled softly before picking up the phone call. After a brief conversation with Alexander, she returned to sit across from Chris, savoring the meal he had prepared.

"Was it Alexander? What did he say?" Chris asked.

Lena smiled, not directly addressing his question. "What do you think a boy his age worries about?"

"Hmm..." Chris pondered. "When I was his age, I had endless classes every day."

"Really?"

"Yes, the Hamertons were quite strict with us kids. My parents were somewhat more lenient, but Zuko and Toph had it even tougher."

Especially Zuko, groomed as the future heir to the entire Hamerton Group. The elders had big expectations, and he had been meticulous from a young age. Such an upbringing shaped a highly qualified heir but robbed him of childhood joys.

be perfect, and not every moment is delightful. We're quite fortunate, really. Many people can never hope to reach our starting point in their entire lives. Life won't be too

said, smiling. "I mentioned a young boy's thoughts, and you launched into deep

topic!" Chris grinned. "So, what

why Nala hasn't been talking

into a knowing smile. "Honestly, if it weren't for Alexander, Nala might have

Lena nodded. "You're right."

young lad is

always pure," Lena mused. "He still remembers that I looked after him for

don't you think...

on at first, but when she met his eyes, she found

mind? They're still so

but Alexander isn't that young anymore. He's already

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