Malena glanced at the seawall across the street and seemed to notice a few couples, instantly souring her mood.
"Hmph… hope some lovers end up becoming siblings eventually!" she muttered with a pout.
"Chatterbox, though you seem lonelier than Firework, don't curse the police," a slightly magnetic voice called from the wall.
"Who—!" Malena was startled.
"It's me."
Lin Chen stepped back a few paces so Malena could see him, then waved.
The dim yellow streetlight illuminated his face, his eyes bright and clear.
Malena's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Lin Chen, her body trembling and words failing her. "You… what are you doing here?!"
"I heard Sicily has beautiful scenery, so I came to travel," he said casually.
"Travel? Really?" Malena was speechless.
"Of course, one can take a vacation. Can't I?"
"Hmph, I am on vacation! Is your Wonder Woman with you?"
"She went back to her parents' place. I just came to see the scenery while I'm free," Lin Chen said, glancing at her.
He threw his hands together dramatically. "You won't let me in? Treating the savior like this…"
Malena lay by the window, looking at the dark sky. "The night is dark and windy… is this the 930th room when visiting friends?"
Lin Chen ignored her remark, jumping into her yard.
Malena saw him eager to climb and hurried to stop him. "I'll open the door for you—no need to climb the window!"
Soon, the door opened. Malena hadn't changed clothes, still in her suspenders and silk pajamas draped over her shoulders.
Lin Chen looked her up and down: fair skin, delicate features, a charming mouth, and eyes full of allure.
Some women were annoying, some protective, but few introverted enough to make someone want to tease. Malena was clearly one of the rare ones.
"You really are a European flower," he said.
Malena rolled her eyes and let him in.
Lin Chen paused, taking in the simple yet warm layout: the living room and kitchen downstairs, the bedroom upstairs.
"Nice place," he commented.
Malena stretched, showing off her figure playfully. "That's necessary. Don't peek at who lives here."
Lin Chen sat on the sofa. "Little nun, I'm hungry. Make me something to eat."
Malena smiled. "You're lucky. I ordered plenty of ingredients today, and I'll show you my skills."
Lin Chen helped her put on an apron and watched as she expertly handled ham and cured meats.
"Impressive knife skills," he remarked.
Malena winked. "When I sleep, I hide a knife under my pillow."
Lin Chen stroked his chin. "Then I'll have to check that myself."
Rolling her eyes, Malena tossed pistachios into the pot, preparing pistachio pasta.
"What's this?" Lin Chen asked curiously.
"It's our Sicilian specialty. Pistachio pasta—it tastes unique."
"Then I'll try it."
Half an hour later, Lin Chen admired the delicious spread and sighed. "Isn't this the ideal wife? Hall upstairs, kitchen downstairs."
Malena smirked but pretended to be sullen. "Eat your food. This is sardine sauce with straw noodles. The ham's tasty too."
She kept serving him, happy watching him enjoy the meal—like cooking for her husband, delighting in his satisfaction.
"So delicious… but no wine? Almost meaningless."
"I thought you didn't drink?" Lin Chen protested.
"Stop talking nonsense. Today, you'll finish three bottles of red wine!" she said sternly.
Lin Chen shook his head; her drinking stamina was impressive.
They spent two hours eating, drinking, and chatting. Malena's hair was cut, her laughter crisp, and she leaned against Lin Chen, flushed.
Lin Chen stood. "It's late; I won't disturb your rest."
Malena was taken aback. "What? Leaving so soon?!"
She pulled him back. "Officer, don't go! Let's keep talking!"
But Lin Chen was caught in her strong grip. "Enough!" he laughed, gazing at her deep, blurry eyes.
They talked all night, discovering many shared interests. By dawn, they rested.
After sleeping until noon, Lin Chen went downstairs to find Malena making soup.
He hugged her from behind. "Why don't you sleep more?"
"I'm afraid you'd be hungry," she said, smiling.
"Darling, you're too kind."
Malena rolled her eyes. "What? Still not happy?"
"Of course not. I'm just proud." Lin Chen's hands wandered mischievously.
"Can I make a good soup…" she teased.
After lunch, they sunbathed in the courtyard. Malena wore a floral dress, hair loose, head tilted to the sky.
Lin Chen thought, Cute is nice, but sexy is something else entirely.
Time passed quickly. They lived together for over a week before the Vatican urgently recalled Malena.
Lin Chen stroked her hair. "Come with me to Gotham?"
Malena shook her head. "Not now. I still have things to do."
"Angel's coming isn't good for you."
"With Kaifan gone, old bishops protect me. Kress won't risk me," she replied.
"Okay, if danger comes, I'll come to you." Malena hugged him reluctantly.
"We should meet secretly from time to time," Lin Chen said, stroking her wings.
"I'm a nun!" she protested, playfully hitting him.
Lin Chen nodded. "That status is a plus for the police."
Malena almost fell. "You bastard! I'm leaving."
Lin Chen replied, "I'll leave at night."
After she left, he remained in the room, heart empty. Sure enough… love is the pain of two.
That night, he flew off, heading toward Gotham City.
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