"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."

Aveline returned to the kitchen to prepare

"Who

friend from the orphanage where I grew

"I'll get some fruit

two of them busied themselves

hour later, the

to open the door and greeted Zachary with a warm smile. "Welcome! Come

when he arrived, not expecting Aveline to live in such a

It was incredibly luxurious!

own such a large home in this area, Aveline's life

help but smile. "Here I was, asking if you were doing okay.

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

the 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,

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