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.

shock, then glanced back at the autumn-covered mountain, wondering if she

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 say something but then reconsidered

in arguing;

found her mind distracted from

quickly grew tired,

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

an exasperated look. "You're crazy for dragging me out here to

work or lie around at home all

cold. "I don't see hiking as something

front of you. Have you noticed the scenery around you? Hiking might seem exhausting and pointless, but if you take a moment to

the side. As

the scenery

she felt a deep pain

what if she paused and took in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255