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.

tone softened slightly.

Aveline was speechless.

at the autumn-covered mountain, wondering if she had misheard.

already started up the steps. When he noticed she wasn't following, he turned back and asked, "What are you standing there for? Don't feel like hiking?" Aveline started to

in arguing; better to

Lucas up the steps, she gradually found her mind distracted

quickly grew tired, and she began to pant

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

shot him an exasperated look.

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

remained cold. "I don't see

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,

shifted, and she glanced to the side. As

Lucas had said, she had never paid attention to the scenery

the thorny road ahead, she felt

if she paused and

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