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Richard had only chosen a mango pomelo sago dessert for himself.
As the sweet treat arrived, Wanda eagerly reached for it, but Richard quickly intervened.
"Wait, you shouldn't eat that. The red bean cakes contain coconut milk, which you're allergic to," he cautioned.
Startled, Wanda set her spoon aside and eyed Richard suspiciously. "Who are you? How do you know about my allergy?"
His unexpected revelation caught him off-guard. Richard hadn't planned to disclose his identity so early, but seeing her guarded look made his heart sink.
"I'm Richard Ward," he revealed. "We used to be neighbors. I lived next door to you."
Noticing her puzzled expression, he reluctantly added, "I was that overweight kid from next door."
Though Wanda couldn't recall his name, she remembered the boy. She clearly recollected their first encounter in kindergarten, where she innocently inquired, "Is it possible for a boat to travel on roads? Shouldn't it stay in water?"