Why?

Why would Lucas target Gernard?

Aveline couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Gernard's voice came from beside her.

Aveline snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go."

"Alright."

Gernard responded with a nod.

As they exited the restaurant, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Juliet. "Hello, Juliet."

As he answered the call, Gernard's tone softened unconsciously.

Juliet's playful voice came through, "Gernard, where are you? I'm so bored. Can I come find you to hang out?"

you had

replied, "Yes,

planning to head back to the

the hotel this early? Aren't you considering any nightlife at all? You're getting older, and Mom and Dad keep pushing you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled with a

won't join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have them

don't! I'll take

"Yay!"

place and

up, he turned and met Aveline's gaze, which had a hint of envy in

naturally, "Would you like to join us? My sister is about your age; you

some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship wasn't particularly close, and

press her. "Alright,

nodded and

fel

Aveline got into her car, she glanced back at Gernard's figure, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the

wonderful would it be if she had a brother like Gernard, one who doted on his sister

abruptly, catching her completely off

she had almost never experienced. Despite seeing countless scenes of happy families before, she had

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