CHAPTER 41: THE SIMPLE THINGS

After putting the things in the car, Si Kong glanced at her and noticed she was gazing longingly at an ice cream cart.

"Do you want ice cream?" he asked.

Nuan Nuan shook her head.

"Let's go have some," Si Kong said with a smile.

He bought two cones, and they settled on a nearby bench.

The warm sunlight danced across their faces.

Nuan Nuan felt a bit dizzy.

"I haven't been out in a long time; I'm feeling dizzy," she thought to herself.

Si Kong noticed her pallor.

"Nuan Nuan, are you okay?" he asked.

She forced a smile.

"I'm fine, just a little lightheaded."

Si Kong's expression turned concerned.

"Maybe we should head back?"

Nuan Nuan shook her head.

"I'll be fine; it's just the sun."

Si Kong's eyes lingered on hers.

After the ice cream, they drove home, and Si Kong began preparing dinner.

Nuan Nuan sat down, her gaze fixed on his back.

Every day was getting better and better.

She grew accustomed to his cooking and relied on his unwavering support.

He became her rock, her support system.

Gratitude swelled in her heart for everything he had done.

"Do you like dumplings?" Si Kong asked.

His words broke the spell, and Nuan Nuan nodded.

Si Kong continued cooking, his movements fluid.

The aroma of dumplings filled the air.

Nuan Nuan's stomach growled in anticipation.

"Almost ready," Si Kong said.

Nuan Nuan smiled.