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Joe took the burrito from Skr and immediately took a bite. The burrito had crispy fried bits inside,
giving it a delightful texture. It was surprisingly delicious.
He was actually quite hungry.
A wave of contentment washed over him as he nced at Skr, who was busy eating with her
head down. It was remarkable how something as simple as sharing a street food meal could bring a
sense of tranquility andfort.
“This is pretty good,” he remarked.
Skr looked up and smiled at him. “When I was in high school in Liberty County, I used to have
these burritos from a stand outside the school. They tasted simr to this one.”
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“You went to high school here?” Joe nced around at Liberty County.
There weren’t any tall buildings, and there weren’t many people around. But the streets were clean
and well–kept
“Yeah, right here,” she said, familiar with every inch of this ce. She hadn’t had much chance to
come back since starting college.
Joe suddenly suggested, “After we return from the countryside, take me to see your school.”
Skr nodded enthusiastically. “We can buy tickets for the evening train for our return trip. I’ll show
you
around.”
“Sounds good.”
They boarded the bus and sat for another several dozen minutes. To Skr’s surprise, Joe didn’t
comin about anything during the trip.
It seemed he really was just curious about the countryside and eager to explore.
In reality, there weren’t many young people in the countryside anymore. Most had moved away, so
it was mostly older folks around now.
When they arrived, Alma Vega, a neighbor, squinted at Skr for a moment before recognizing her
after Skr called out, “Mrs. Munoz Senior.”
“Oh, Skye! I haven’t seen you in two years. You’ve be even more beautiful. Is this your
boyfriend?”
Skr smiled and confirmed it was true. Joe followed suit, addressing Alma warmly as “Mrs.
Munoz
Senior.”
Alma beamed and asked, “Are your mom and brothers hot back yet?”
Skrughed lightly and said, “They’ve been busytely. They’lle back to visit soon.”
“Good, good. The vige is getting quieter with fewer people around. You should visit more often.
By the way, Vi returned a few days ago but only stayed for one night.
“I didn’t get a chance to talk to her. Is she traveling with you guys to Jipsburg?” Alma was getting
older and a bit hard of hearing, so she spoke loudly.
Skr’s expression shifted at the mention of Vi. “Mrs. Munoz Senior, are you sure Grandma
Vi came back?”
“Of course, Syke! She’s lived in our vige for over 20 years. I wouldn’t mistake her for anyone
else.
Although, she didn’t seem very well. She was coughing quite a bit,” Alma replied.
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Skr felt a wave of concern for Vi’s condition. After exchanging a nce with Joe, she spoke
briefly with Almá before leading him to the home where she had grown up.
The house in the countryside was simple–a two–story home. Since it had been a while since
anyone had lived there, the yard was filled with dust and overgrown grass.
Joe was proactive. He didn’t mind the mess in the yard or the house, and he immediately started
tidying up with Skr.
After about an hour of work, the bedroom was livable again.
Skr took care of the yard, cleaning it up somewhat, although it wasn’tpletely spotless. They
could finish cleaning it gradually over the next few days.
It was fine as long as they could stay there tonight. On their way back, they had picked up some
groceries, and the kitchen was equipped with the necessary cooking utensils.
They had just bought cooking oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar. It was simple enough to whip up a
couple of dishes.
After a long day of traveling and tidying up, Skr and Joe felt slightly exhausted.
Once Skr finished cooking, they moved the table outside and enjoyed their meal in the yard. The
countryside was particrly quiet, and the two of them didn’t say much while they ate.
Yet there was a shared warmth in their smiles. As they cleaned earlier, they had worked seamlessly
together, almost like a married couple living together for years.
The thought made Skr chuckle softly, prompting Joe to nce her way.