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.
Julius initially looked a bit skeptical, but then he disappeared into the kitchen. When he returned, he brought two generous servings of pizzas.
"Dig in!" Lena handed Alexander a plate. "This place is great—reasonable prices and delicious food. Chris brought me here..."
As soon as Chris' name came up, her cheeks turned a shade redder.
Alexander grinned mischievously and asked, "Sis, is that guy treating you well?"
Lena pretended not to understand. "What guy?"
"The one you mentioned, Chris!" Alexander's grin widened. "Don't hide it. When we were in the mountains, I saw you two hugging, and he even kissed you!"
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