In Alexander’s mind, a faint childhood memory had always lingered. Back then, Lena used to carry him on her back during the day and sing him to sleep at night. Lena was the only beacon of light in his life, where warmth was scarce.

Who said that three- or four-year-old kids couldn’t remember? That memory stayed with him as he grew up, guiding him to reunite with his sister.

“Sis, please don’t cry, okay? Ms. Lena!”

Lena paused for a moment with tears in her eyes before smiling at him.

The two of them found a cozy little eatery to sit down, which happened to be the same place where Chris took her for pizza.

Julius warmly greeted them. “Oh, what a rare visit! This is…”

“I’m her younger brother!” Alexander replied swiftly.

Lena smiled at him and ordered two pizzas.

disappeared into the kitchen. When he returned, he brought two generous servings

Lena handed Alexander a plate. “This place is great—reasonable prices and delicious food.

soon as Chris’ name came up, her cheeks turned

and asked, “Sis, is that guy treating

pretended not to understand.

we were in the mountains, I

Lena looked at him sternly, but it was too late—their conversation

discreetly kicked him under the table. “Stop talking nonsense. You’re just

kid,” Alexander protested.

still a

smile softened. “Sis, why didn’t he come

invited me, not him, so of course he didn’t

“He’s pretty self-aware!”

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