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?”

a real special forces soldier. I wasn’t happy

know, a comrade discovered my notes and reported it to

yours hadn’t talked so much, you might have become a five-star chef by now! We

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

be reserved and serious, but now he cracked jokes

leaned

down…” He glanced around and then whispered, “I’ve made a significant

“What is it?”

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

that? Did you sneak a peek at

a notebook 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 figured she must

annoying her, so I put the notebook back where

couldn’t help but chuckle at

batting an eye, yet he was actually afraid of

patted his shoulder, giving him a knowing look.

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

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