Seeing the light in her eyes suddenly dim, Lucas' expression grew a bit tense.

Why was it so painful for her to be with him?

The atmosphere between them grew even colder.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go," Lucas said in a low voice, turning to open the door.

Aveline quietly followed him, not bothering to think about where they were going or what they were going to do.

The weather was pleasant, and as Lucas rolled down the car windows, the cool autumn breeze swept in, easing a bit of the tension in Aveline's heart-but only just a little. However, when Lucas stopped the car at the base of a mountain, confusion flickered across Aveline's face.

"Why did you bring me here?"

She stepped out of the car, looking at the golden-hued mountain with a puzzled expression.

Lucas glanced at her coolly. "I thought you didn't care?"

Aveline pressed her lips together, staying silent.

slightly.

Aveline was speechless.

at the autumn-covered mountain,

up the steps. When he noticed she wasn't following, he turned back and asked, "What are you standing there for? Don't

point in arguing; better to

Lucas up the steps, she gradually found her mind distracted from the chaotic thoughts

lacking in exercise, quickly grew tired, and she

steps ahead, glanced back and teased, "Aveline, you're really out of

exasperated look. "You're crazy for

or lie around

"I don't see hiking as

noticed the scenery around you? Hiking might seem exhausting

the side. As soon as she did, her breathing

attention to the scenery around her—she

she felt a deep pain

what if she paused and took in her

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