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

"Yes, I

head back

like a deflated balloon. "Going back to 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 mix of helplessness and affection. "It's one thing for Mom and Dad

join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them

don't!

"Yay!"

then mentioned a place and told

hanging up, he turned and met Aveline's gaze, which had a hint

"Would you like to join us? My sister is about your age; you two might

head. "No, I need to go back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship

didn't press her.

and

fel

Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the

like

appeared so abruptly, catching her completely

seeing countless scenes of happy families

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