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

"Yes,

to head back to

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 to pressure me, but you too? Are you joining

have fun, and I won't join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about

don't!

"Yay!"

a place and told her he'd pick her up

gaze, which had a

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

I need to go back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides,

press her. "Alright,

nodded and bid

fel

got into her car, she glanced back at Gernard's figure, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Moments ago, while

brother like Gernard, one who doted on his sister

thought appeared so abruptly, catching her completely off

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

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