Zuko looked increasingly frustrated as Chris remained perplexed, prompting several exasperated eye rolls.

While Zuko cleaned the kitchen, Chris followed closely, asking, “Why did you tell me to shoot her? That’s not like you at all, without reason!

“Is there something bothering you? Did she offend you in some way?

“But, Zuko, that doesn’t add up. You don’t hold grudges over trivial matters, especially not with a young girl!

“Zuko, what’s—”

“Enough!” Zuko’s frustration turned his face red, and he growled, “Just get back to work!”

Chris was taken aback. He scratched his head and offered a friendly smile, even though he didn’t quite understand the situation.

Chris efficiently handled all the dirty and tiring work throughout the kitchen cleanup, thanks to his military background and cleaning skills.

“When I first joined the army, I was assigned to the mess hall.” Chris laughed.

Zuko raised an eyebrow. “Then why didn’t you stick with that?”

then, focused on becoming a real special forces soldier. I wasn’t happy with the assignment but couldn’t openly voice my dissatisfaction, so

to the higher-ups. That’s how I got

chuckled. “If that comrade of yours hadn’t talked so much, you might have become a five-star chef by now! We could’ve offered you a position at Splendor

threatening to hit him. “I swear, you’re becoming more and more like your brother!”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For

him. He used to be reserved and serious,

cleaning, he leaned against the refrigerator to

down…” He glanced around

“What is it?”

outside. “I’ve noticed Lena has a habit of writing

do you know that? Did you sneak a peek

in the courtyard. It looked pretty old and had a lock on it! Later, I saw her rushing into the yard, searching for something. I

afraid of annoying her, so I put the notebook back

help but chuckle

eye, yet

him a knowing look. “But how

a moment, then chuckled. “Even if it’s not a diary, it probably contains something

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