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 had dinner

replied, "Yes, I

back to the

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 to pressure

join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have them give you endless

quickly said, "Please don't! I'll take you

"Yay!"

place and told her he'd pick her

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

naturally, "Would you like to join us? My sister is

shook 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

didn't press her. "Alright, then. Drive

and bid

fel

her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the phone, a deep longing had surfaced

a brother like Gernard, one who doted on his sister with

so abruptly, catching

was a feeling she had almost never experienced. Despite seeing countless scenes of happy families before, she had never once felt such a desire. What was going on

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