Chapter 1661: Chapter 1479: Quality time with Silveria

She balanced a wicker basket overflowing with tempting treats. Freshly baked scones, their golden tops dusted with powdered sugar, peeked out from a checkered cloth napkin. A steaming jug of what could only be her famous lavender lemonade sat beside them, condensation clinging to the glass like morning dew.

"One hour is hardly enough to catch up on the world's woes, is it?" she teased, a playful glint in her eyes.

"But even heroes need to fortify themselves."

Alex chuckled, the sound warm and genuine.

"Especially with such tempting distractions," he replied, gesturing towards the basket. He set the newspaper aside, the troubles of the world momentarily pushed to the back of his mind.

The scent of lavender and warm bread, the gentle breeze rustling the leaves, and the presence of the silver-haired goddess beside him – these were the things that truly mattered in this stolen moment of peace.