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    “Yes, let’s go.”


    Joelle was impressed by Amanda. Despite the noticeable age difference with Rnd, she couldn’t find any real faults in her character, actions, upbringing, or background. With a girlfriend like Amanda, even if they eventually parted ways, it would still serve as a meaningful chapter in Rnd’s life.


    After all, everyone is a bit reckless in their youth. This realization helped Joelle ept the situation more easily. Shortly after their departure, Rnd returned home. Noticing three cups on the coffee table, Rnd asked Amanda, “Did someone visit while I was away?”


    Amanda quietly rinsed the ingredients. “No one came.”


    Rnd stepped into the kitchen. “Be honest.”


    “I am.” Amanda walked past him, setting the washed ingredients on the counter as if nothing was wrong. But Rnd could tell she was hiding something.


    He didn’t bother asking. Instead, he went straight to the inte, pressed a button, and pulled up the recent footage from the front door.


    The moment Joelle and Katherine appeared on the screen, it all made sense. So that was what had her upset.


    Still, he knew Joelle wouldn’t embarrass Amanda.


    Since Amanda clearly didn’t want to talk about it, he let it go.


    He took a quick shower, changed into fresh clothes, and headed to the kitchen to help Amanda cook.


    The moment he grabbed the spat, Amanda’s eyes widened. “What happened to your arm?” she blurted out. He had a palm-sized burn on his forearm.


    Rnd had been injured plenty of times before, but with his rare blood type, he had to be extra careful whenever he got hurt. Still, he didn’t seem to care.


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    “It’s nothing. I just spilled hot water on myself at the construction site.”


    Amanda frowned, then rushed to grab the first-aid kit from the bedroom.


    “It’s fine, don’t worry about it.” He tried to brush it off.


    Amanda grabbed his hand firmly. “Do you think this is a joke? Leaving a wound untreated is the dumbest thing you can do!”


    Rnd didn’t argue anymore. He just sat at the dining table, letting her take care of him.


    After bandaging it up, Amanda tied a bow and stepped back with a smile.


    “Alright! You’ve been working all day. Go get some rest. I’ll cook today,” she said.


    But Rnd pulled her back into the chair. “What did my aunt say to you?”


    He couldn’t hold back his curiosity anymore.


    Rnd honestly wouldn’t mind if Amanda told him the truth, especially if she had been wronged. He was pretty sure Joelle wouldn’t mind either. They were both reasonable, after all. Even if things got messy, he would do his best to help sort it out. He just didn’t understand why it was so hard for Amanda to talk about it.


    Amanda gave him a wry smile. “You already know?”


    “Do you really think you can hide it from me?”


    Amanda straightened up, clenching her fists. “Your aunt didn’t say much. She’s just like you said—very gentle and understanding. But she doesn’t seem to approve of us being together. She told me that even if things don’t work out, I shouldn’t hurt you.”


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