"Really!" Selena's curiosity grew. "So, what is it?"

Aveline gave a playful smile. "That's a secret for now. I'll tell you once it's done."

"Hmph, even keeping it from me." Selena huffed and turned away.

Aveline continued humming as she prepared dinner.

When the delicious dishes were finally served, Selena eagerly came back over.

Just then, Aveline's phone rang. She looked at the screen and saw it was a call from Zachary.

"Hello, Zach," Aveline answered, her voice carrying a hint of a smile.

Zachary's gentle voice came through. "Aveline, how have you been lately?"

Aveline smiled. "Pretty good. How about you? Is the orphanage running smoothly?"

Zachary replied, "It's going okay. Not as difficult as I imagined, but not easy either. I'm in Cloudflare City now, but I'm heading back tomorrow. Are you free to meet up for a meal?" Surprised, Aveline quickly suggested, "If you don't mind, why not come over to my place for dinner? You can try my cooking."

Zachary agreed, "Sounds great."

returned to the kitchen to prepare a couple more

asked, "Who was

where I grew up. His name is

"I'll get some fruit ready

two of them busied

later, the doorbell

and greeted Zachary with a

live in such a high-end neighborhood. Seeing her home only deepened

It was incredibly luxurious!

large home in this

but smile. "Here I was, asking if you were doing okay. I must have sounded

"Oh, come on. Everyone has their troubles, no matter who

things he had brought with him and said, "I'm in Cloudflare City to pick up some supplies. Even though Arthur Town is being developed, the economic conditions are still far behind,+

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