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.

back at the

asked, "What are you standing there for? Don't feel like

point in arguing; better

mind

body, lacking in exercise, quickly grew tired, and she began to

few steps ahead, glanced back and

look. "You're crazy for dragging me

to work or lie around at home all day? With the time we have, we might as well do something

"I don't see

distance and said, "Aveline, you're only focusing on the path right in front of you. Have you noticed the scenery around you? Hiking might seem exhausting and pointless, but if you take a moment to look up, you might find the view is actually beautiful, and the climb

glanced to the side. As soon

had never paid attention to the scenery around her—she had only focused on the path right in front

she saw the thorny road ahead, she felt a

what if she paused and took in

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