"Understood~"
Diana immediately made a 'got it' gesture, excitement evident on her face.
Damn!
When did they suddenly become such a perfect match?!
After Diana left, Tony closed the door and revealed a faint smile.
"Little Diana is just adorable."
"She's my sister, of course she is."
Andrew took off his glasses and sat down on the nearby sofa, rubbing his temples, seeming a bit uncomfortable.
"Are you tired?"
"The company has been quite busy lately."
Tony furrowed his brow. "Have you been eating properly lately?"
"Sort of..."
At that, Tony went to his coat, pulled out a stomach pill from his pocket, and then poured a cup of hot water, handing them both to him.
"No honey water, but this will do for now."
Andrew hesitated for a moment, then chuckled.
"You still have this habit?"
Tony remained silent.
Back when they were in school, Andrew had a tendenc
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