J City
Noon on New Year's Eve, the streets of ] City were alive with the buzz of celebration. Festive lights adorned every corner, and
laughter filled the air, creating an atmosphere ripe with holiday spirit.
Following his family's tradition of having dumplings for New Year's Eve lunch, Robin boiled a bag of dumplings and absentmindedly
placed the plate on the dining table. He checked his phone again, but there was still no reply from Sophia.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe thought of her cold indifference made his heart ache with disappointment, and he lost all appetite for the dumplings.
He opened a bottle of wine instead and poured himself a full glass, downing it in one gulp.
Where did he go wrong?
Diana hade to ] City seeking refuge with him; couldn't he take care of her?
Sophia used to be so understanding. He had fallen for her simplicity and kindness. Why couldn't she see things from his
perspective now?
He continued to drink, quickly finishing half the bottle.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. He frowned, wondering who could be visiting him, and got up to answer it.
Opening the door, he was surprised to find Diana standing there, holding a thermal container, with a gentle smile on her face.
"Have you eaten? | made sdishes and brought them over for you to try."
"You didn't go home?" Robin asked in surprise.
"I couldn't get a ticket; it's so hard to book one this close to New Year's!" Diana entered, glancing at him softly. "So, | had to stay
back for the holidays. Knowing you were here too, | thought I'd spend New Year's Eve with you."
As she spoke, she made her way to the dining table, noticing the cold dumplings and the half-finished bottle of wine. She chuckled
lightly, "You weren't planning on having just that for lunch, were you?"
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