“What happened to you? Why is your face so swollen?”

After my mother left, Ethan came to check on me as usual. Seeing my severely swollen cheeks, his brow furrowed immediately.

“It’s nothing, just resolved some troubling matters.

“Let me see what kind of delicious food you’ve prepared for me today!”

I was feeling at ease, eagerly awaiting the dinner Ethan had brought.

As Ethan set up the meal and handed me an ice pack for my face, the cold sensation eased the heat on my skin. I couldn’t help but squint my eyes in relief as I began to enjoy my meal.

“Ethan, you’re truly a wonderful person.”

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