Chapter 1320

Lena's wounds were getting better each day, and her body was slowly returning to normal. The small village was peaceful and quiet, almost like it was cut off from the rest of the world. Even though it was close to Centrolis, it didn't have the busy feel of a big city. Lena liked the vibe there. She would often sit in the yard, looking at the flowers growing freely, taking deep breaths, and listening to birds singing. At meal times, Chris would come to get her. The first time Lena saw the fancy meal Chris had made—four dishes and soup—her calm expression turned into one of amazement. "How is it?" Chris, who still had on an apron, proudly showed her the dishes. "Try it. It's going to make your taste buds dance!" "How did you learn to cook like this? I thought..." "Thought I'd blow up the kitchen like those two spoiled heirs?" Chris chuckled. He had shredded the potatoes that way back in the Thompsons the last time just to preserve Zuko's pride. "When I first joined the military,