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Xenon's face lit up at the sight of his lunch. He was pleased, and Miya was rather surprised to see a content smile on him. She couldn't help finding him charming. Feeling bashful, she put the plate down on the table and looked away.

Xenon sat down and enjoyed his lunch. "You are quite a master at cooking and baking. You've got good taste in art." Xenon Commented suddenly.

"Thank you. I must have got it from my mum. She's an artist herself and very talented in lots of things."

"Tell me about her."

"Well, she's a gardener and created the most beautiful garden at home, I would say. She's a great cook as well, and she paints and. plays the piano really well." Miya said proudly, then she paused and added sadly, "or she used to. Since dad passed away and mum had a heart attack, everything changed."

Xenon looked at Miya for a while but made no comment. When he had finished eating, he asked, "Do. you still want to be a designer?"

"Of course!" Miya exclaimed, and her face lit up with excite