"Huh?" Lina had yet to react when she was pressed down on the bed by Zuko. With a blanket covering them, they
began their progress for a mini version...
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Chris went to Lena's place early in the morning after buying groceries.
Lena was enjoying a rare weekend, still in bed. Chris stood at the bedroom door and watched the sun rays shine on
her through the window, making her look like she was gilded. Her lips were slightly parted as if she was murmuring
in a dream.
Chris smiled and placed the groceries in the kitchen. He then approached Lena and gently kissed her forehead.
Lena slowly opened her eyes and nuzzled into his embrace like a cat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Why did you come so early?" Lena asked.
"Alexander mentioned he's coming for lunch, so I got the ingredients early," Chris replied.
Lena chuckled. "Planning to show off your cooking skills to him?"
Chris grinned. "Of course! I want him to see how capable his brother-in-law is!"
Lena beamed with happiness, and the gloomy days were finally over. Today was a new day.
Lena being warm and safe in Chris' arms was making him lose control. He held her tightly, and his hands started to
wander, but he didn't dare to be too bold, just gently caressing her waist.
This made Lena feel ticklish, and she pushed him away, blushing uncontrollably.
Chris said, leaning closer, "Lenny... How about... I just stay here from now on?"
"Huh?"
"I won't take advantage of you," Chris said seriously. "I just think you're not good at taking care of yourself. If I live
with you, it will be convenient for me to take care of you. And when Alexander comes over for meals, I can cook for
you guys!"
This excuse was a bit clumsy, making Lena laugh while blushing.
"Speaking of Alexander..." Chris said softly, "That little guy folded many paper cranes and wants to give them to
Nala."
"I got a message from Mr. Chriss a few days ago." Lena stretched. "He said he won't be back for a while."
"That's not right." Chris frowned. "Zuko and Toph told me that he didn't actually take his wife and child abroad. He's
been staying in Centrolis the whole time, seemingly looking for someone!"
Lena widened her eyes, puzzled. "Looking for someone? Even if he's looking for someone, he doesn't need to avoid
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmus and lie about going on vacation! It doesn't make sense!"
"That's the strange part." Chris sighed, unable to figure out the reason either. "Maybe he's facing some difficulties?"
Just then, the doorbell urgently rang.
Chris hurriedly opened the door and saw Alexander panting heavily.
"Why are you here now? Weren't you supposed to come at noon?" Chris asked.
Alexander didn't answer and rushed inside.
Seeing his frantic appearance, Lena worriedly asked, "Alexander, what's wrong?"
"I... I saw Nala!" Alexander gasped for breath.
Chris and Lena were taken aback.
"It's really... It's Nala!" Alexander's gaze was sad. "S-She's in the hospital with very short hair, and her face is
extremely pale!"
Chris realized something was wrong and grabbed Alexander's shoulder. "How do you know? Have you seen her?"
"Yes!" Alexander nodded vigorously. "I saw her... at the hospital!"