Chapter 69

Deep down, she knew he saw right through her false happiness. But she could not bear to admit it. She would miss these moments with him—their playful banter, the way they would bring out the childlike innocence in each other.

"Let’s not argue anymore," she suggested, her hand gently rubbing against her growling stomach. "I am hungry."

John chuckled, shaking his head as he creased his eyebrows. "You really love food, don’t you?"

A glimmer of cheerfulness crept into Yana’s voice as she replied, "Yes, both cooking and eating!"

Without hesitation, John reached out and intertwined their fingers, guiding her towards a food stand that sold fast-food delights. As they approached, he ordered two servings of burger steaks and black soda drinks, his smile never leaving his face. Yana could not help but notice that whenever they celebrated this day together, he always had that very same smile. Perhaps deep down, he sensed that this