Lena chuckled softly before picking up the phone call. After a brief conversation with Alexander, she returned to sit across from Chris, savoring the meal he had prepared.

“Was it Alexander? What did he say?” Chris asked.

Lena smiled, not directly addressing his question. “What do you think a boy his age worries about?”

“Hmm…” Chris pondered. “When I was his age, I had endless classes every day.”

“Really?”

“Yes, the Hamertons were quite strict with us kids. My parents were somewhat more lenient, but Zuko and Toph had it even tougher.”

Especially Zuko, groomed as the future heir to the entire Hamerton Group. The elders had big expectations, and he had been meticulous from a young age. Such an upbringing shaped a highly qualified heir but robbed him of childhood joys.

some,” Chris mused. “Life can’t always be perfect, and not every moment is delightful. We’re quite fortunate, really. Many people can never hope

said, smiling. “I mentioned a young boy’s thoughts, and you launched into deep

the topic!” Chris grinned.

really. He just asked why Nala hasn’t been talking to

“Honestly, if it weren’t for Alexander, Nala might

Lena nodded. “You’re right.”

young lad

feelings are always pure,” Lena mused. “He still remembers that I

you think…

when she met his eyes, she found his playful

mind? They’re

young, but Alexander isn’t

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