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?"

"Have you

replied, "Yes,

to head back to

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.

tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have

said, "Please don't!

"Yay!"

then mentioned a place and told her he'd pick her up

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

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

her 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 wasn't particularly close, and meeting might

didn't press her. "Alright, then.

and

fel

Moments ago,

would it be if she had a brother like Gernard, one who

appeared so abruptly, catching

of happy families before, she had never once felt such a desire. What was going on with her

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