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On Sunday, Alexander visited Lena after getting the money.
At first, he thought about taking her out for a meal, but he understood that things had changed for her. A simple
meal wouldn't mean much to her now, considering she must have enjoyed many good meals before.
Nevertheless, he was determined to use the money to do something special for her, so he suggested they go
somewhere else.
"Ms. Lena, how about a trip to the amusement park? My treat," Alexander suggested with enthusiasm.
Lena was initially hesitant but found it difficult to decline when Alexander was so excited about the idea. She agreed
to meet him at the amusement park.
Surprisingly, it was Lena's first visit to an amusement park.
Despite residing in Centrolis for many years, she had always harbored an instinctive aversion to places like this. She
believed that the happiness and laughter found in such places didn't belong to her world, which she felt was
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtconfined to the gray, overcast sky.
Even during her time with Chris, they had never visited an amusement park together. She had heard a superstition
that couples who rode Ferris wheels together would break up, and her greatest fear was that her relationship with
Chris would end.
"Ms. Lena, what's on your mind?" Alexander's cheerful voice brought Lena back to the present moment. She looked
down and met his smiling gaze.
"I've bought passes for us," Alexander proudly displayed the tickets. "Do you know what passes are? With these, we
can enjoy all the rides and games in the amusement park. It's a better deal than purchasing individual tickets!"
"You're quite clever," Lena acknowledged with a smile. "You adapt quickly."
"How else could I impress you?" Alexander playfully responded.
"Alright, you're in charge today," Lena conceded, looking at him. "Which ride do you want to go on first?"
Knowing that most boys enjoyed thrilling rides, Alexander took Lena on the roller coaster, the drop tower, and the
river rapids. However, Lena's preference was the carousel.
Both of them had a blast until noon, sharing laughter and working up a sweat.
"Alexander, are you feeling hungry?" Lena asked as she finished a bottle of water. "Let me treat you to lunch."
"No way! We agreed that it's my treat!"
"You..." Lena looked at him skeptically. "Where did you get the money?"
She knew Alexander had excellent grades and might have received a scholarship, but he also had his own expenses
to cover. He shouldn't be spending so extravagantly.
"Where the money came from is not your concern," Alexander replied with a faint grin. "It's from a legitimate
source. Besides, I just wanted to treat you to a meal and enjoy this time with you because..." Alexander felt that
Drake owed Lena something, but he left the thought unfinished.
Lena's heart skipped a beat, sensing something unusual in his eyes. Their gaze met, and it seemed like they both
understood each other's thoughts.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLena nervously clasped her hands, her throat dry, struggling to find words.
There was a momentary silence before Alexander hurriedly went to a stall and returned with two candies,
extending them to Lena with a warm smile.
Lena's heart leaped, and a whirlwind of emotions swirled within her, causing her eyes to tear up.
"Leo..."
"I'm not Leo anymore. I'm Alexander," he calmly stated. "If Leo brings back painful memories, forget about him.
Just remember Alexander."
Lena felt a pang in her heart. Tears flowed freely as she embraced Alexander.
Alexander, who appeared much younger due to long-term malnutrition, gently patted her back, his own eyes
glistening with tears.
Lena wept without saying a word.
"Hey, don't cry!" Alexander softly comforted her. "I didn't mean to make you cry. I-I just wanted to make you happy
and share some candy with you! I...
"Sis!"
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