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. "We're going

Aveline was speechless.

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

asked, "What are you standing there for? Don't feel like hiking?" Aveline started to say something but

point in arguing; better to stay

her mind

quickly grew tired, and she began

glanced back and

railing, Aveline shot him an exasperated look. "You're crazy for dragging me

work or lie around at home all day? With

don't see hiking

you. Have you noticed the scenery around you? Hiking might seem exhausting and pointless, but if you take

side.

scenery around her—she

saw the thorny road ahead, she

if she paused and took in

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