"I've slept for so long..."

As the alarm clock rang, Peter, who woke up from his deep sleep, gave a halt. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 He rubbed his troubled eyes, and after thinking for a few seconds, he resolutely tightened his covers.

I really don't want to get up...

He lazily rubbed his face on the pillow several times before reluctantly leaving the warm bed. It's been a long time since the sun has been on her buttocks, and if she is late for a long time because she is too late, this little girl who looks very docile will be able to burst out with the fighting ability of a dragon.

Since the two began dating, almost all of Peter's free time seemed to be completely sucked up by a huge sponge. Peter didn't care, though, and found that he didn't have enough time to sigh more and more. Even so, he still finds time in his busy schedule to buy Gwen a piece of chocolate that she likes.

After backing up all the data on the computer at a very fast speed, Peter quickly changed into the shirt and jeans that he looked the most pleasing to the eye. After reluctantly accepting the burger that Aunt May had shoehorned into him, Peter stepped out of the house. He took a bite of the food in his hand and looked at the time on his phone, and he was suddenly stunned.

"Wait... I don't think I need to go out so early! ”

It was only half past ten, and there were still two hours left before the agreed meeting time between him and Gewen. Maybe she's a very punctual person, but that doesn't mean she'll arrive more than an hour early.

Peter's steps slowed down, and he looked back and forth for a moment, his heart full of hesitation and embarrassment.

The gate home was just less than twenty meters behind him. If you go back now,,I should be able to sort out the information again.,Maybe you can watch a new episode...

The thought of his leisure time kept tempting Peter, but after struggling for a while, Peter gritted his teeth and continued walking. Going as soon as he left the house would definitely raise questions from his aunts and uncles, and he didn't want to be embarrassed to explain his mistake to them.

Since it's still early, let's go to the manga shop.

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Pulling her suitcase, Mary stepped out of the car. Seeing this familiar street, a complex emotion that she didn't know herself suddenly spread from her heart, making her suddenly feel a lot of emotion.

In just over half a year, she felt that the last time she was here was already a lifetime. Regardless, this is where she was born and raised, and this is her home.

But this is no longer her home.

Her father now rents a place not far from their distant home, a two-story sublet apartment. The building, built in the fifties, is already beginning to show its age. It looks like it is already in tatters, and its rent is quite cheap, which also attracts many families who are not wealthy. Mary could have sworn that there were at least six people living in a two-bedroom apartment next door.

However, this was indeed where she lived for the next month. Mom's job in Boston isn't over yet, and it will be a while before she moves in. And during this time, she will have to endure her father's behavior again.

Before she could enter the house, Mary's face quickly turned bad. On the ground in front of the gate was a half-smashed glass bottle, which smelled pungent of alcohol.

After taking a few deep breaths, Mary rang the doorbell and waited quietly. Nervous, she kept stirring her fingers, as if she wanted to use this method to vent the tension in her heart.

However, three minutes passed, and no one came to open the door.

It shouldn't be. A look of distress appeared on Mary's face. Mom has already informed my father that she will be back today, and he should be home now after only going out to do odd jobs at the convenience store on Mondays and Tuesdays.

She pulled out her cell phone and dialed her father's. However, after several attempts, he still did not answer her call.

Placing her luggage next to the threshold, Mary began to look for a way to get into the house. Her father used to hide a spare key in the crack on the left side of the gate. However, after a long time of searching, she still did not find anything.

Now the only way to do this should be to climb over the balcony next to it. If you're lucky, the balcony door is unlocked.

As long as she could sneak in from there, she would at least be able to rest inside. She hadn't closed her eyes at all on the train last night, and now she was so sleepy that she couldn't even lift her eyelids.

However, maybe it was because she was so tired. The first attempt ended in the worst-case scenario. The exposed iron sheet from the railing hooked her coat and sliced it along with the skin underneath.

Hurriedly exhaling in pain, she checked the new wound on her arm, her nose twitched, and tears almost burst out of her eyes. At that moment, the door of the house was suddenly pushed open, and her father limped out of it, muttering curses and curses. The strong smell of alcohol emanated from his body, and even Mary, who was five or six meters away from him, could smell it very clearly.

"I'm going to tear you up with my own hands, you noisy bastard... Oh, Mary. He finally noticed his daughter, and an ugly smile appeared on his face. Well, it didn't take long to find this place, right? ”

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"Hey, Peter!" Peter, who was intently looking at the comic book in his hand, suddenly felt someone tap him on the shoulder, and the next moment, a soft body with a faint fragrance pressed against his back and picked him up.

"This is... Superman reborn? Now in its sixth edition? Gwen rested her chin on Peter's shoulder and blew on his ear. Feeling Peter's body in her arms stiffen rapidly, she smirked evilly. "What? Our little superhero is now looking for seniors to learn from? ”

"Gwen, you know I don't like the word superhero. I don't think I'm even a hero, let alone a super. Peter smiled helplessly and put his cartoon back in his bag. At the same time, Gwen sat down beside him and stretched out with a big grin.

"Well, your birthday present." Peter shoved his carefully wrapped gift box into Gwen's hand, completely ignoring her speechless expression. "Asimov Collection, I remember the last time you said you wanted."

"You're the least romantic man I've ever met." Gwen rolled her eyes and placed the gift in her bag. "But it's a good gift."

"Yes, yes, I know that Mr. Stacy was a veteran of the flower field when he was young, and your mother still chased him back then." Peter laughed twice and laughed awkwardly. "I thought about the gift for a long time... But if you like it, it's fine. ”

"yes, quite a bit." Gwen grinned, then pecked Peter's face quickly. "That's your reward!"

"It's not fair! I don't even feel it! Peter, blushing, touched his face. I asked to come again! ”

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"I just came to tell him I'm back, nothing else." On the other side of the city, Mary, who was also red-faced, closed her eyes and kept repeating the same sentence in her mind. "I just came to tell him I'm back, nothing else."

After taking two deep breaths, she finally mustered up the courage and knocked lightly twice on the door in front of her.

Damn, she thought to remorse, knocking too softly, and no one inside would hear it. She held out her hand again, and before she could knock on the door, it was opened. A familiar figure appeared in front of Mary.

"Mary! Oh, little Mary! It's been a long time since I've seen you. Quick, come in and sit down. Aunt Mei, who opened the door, recognized her instantly and invited her into the house very enthusiastically. Come on, wait a little on the couch, I'll bring you a cup of coffee. There should still be some cake in the refrigerator, strawberry flavored is okay? ”

"No hassle, no hassle." Mary hurriedly waved her hand. "I've eaten a little bit, and now I don't..."

"Poor girl, what's the matter with your arm?" Before she could finish her words, the sharp-eyed Aunt Mei saw the wound on her arm. "Doesn't look like it's been dealt with yet? Wait, I'm going to get some disinfectant right now. ”

Mary, who couldn't bear Aunt May's enthusiasm, could only nod and sit down on the sofa next to her. Looking at Aunt Mei who was busy in front of her, she couldn't help but feel a little more warmth in her heart. For as long as she can remember, Aunt Mei has always been so enthusiastic. Almost every time they meet, they will give themselves some small snacks as gifts, and when their parents quarrel, they will invite her to their home and serve her a bowl of their own soup.

And she also knew the boy who looked a little silly at that time.

"Isn't Peter at home?" Her gaze wandered around the living room, and there was no movement from upstairs. "Went to work so early?"

"No, no, he's out today." Aunt May brought a cup of coffee to her, then turned to get the cake in the refrigerator. "Today is his girlfriend's birthday. This kid was preparing for most of the afternoon yesterday..."

Mary's hand shook suddenly, and she almost knocked her coffee to the ground.