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.

softened slightly.

Aveline was speechless.

then glanced back at the autumn-covered mountain,

had already started up the steps. When he noticed she wasn't following, he turned back and asked, "What are you standing

point in arguing; better to stay

her mind distracted from the chaotic thoughts that had been plaguing

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

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

shot him an exasperated look. "You're crazy

lie around at home all day? With the time

don't see

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

side. As soon as she did,

paid attention to the scenery around her—she had only

she felt a deep

paused and

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