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?”

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

discovered my notes and reported it to the higher-ups. That’s how

you might have become a

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 Updated For All

He used to be reserved and serious, but now he cracked jokes and felt like

finished cleaning, he leaned against the refrigerator

He glanced around and then

“What is it?”

Lena has a habit of writing in a

that? Did you sneak

accidentally found that diary! Once, when I visited the Thompsons, I discovered a notebook in the courtyard. It looked pretty old and

the notebook back where I found it and quickly

but chuckle

without batting an eye,

him a knowing look. “But how can

moment, then chuckled. “Even if it’s not a

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