Aveline froze.

This was the main street, bustling with people...

If she kept struggling, Lucas just might do exactly what he'd threatened!

Her expression instantly turned cold, but she stopped resisting.

Lucas' lips curled in satisfaction as he held her hand and continued down the street.

After a while, Aveline asked coldly, "How long do you plan to keep this up?"

Lucas glanced at her. "A lifetime."

Aveline shot back, "In your dreams."

But his eyes were serious. "I'm not dreaming. I'm telling you the truth. I intend to hold your hand like this and walk with you for the rest of my life."

Aveline decided to stop looking at him altogether.

The aroma from a street vendor filled the air, making Aveline's stomach growl. She headed straight over.

lit up with

took the blue cheese, glanced at him, and

the cheese in her hand, clearly perplexed, but he released her.

"I think it's delicious. Plus, once I'm done, the

he stayed silent, continuing to follow

the cheese, Aveline moved on to a plate of pickled herring-its smell even more

unsatisfied, she headed into a shop

his expression so dark it

past. She had always loved these foods, and he would stay by her side,

a moment's hesitation, Lucas

busy eating the pasta when she glanced up and saw Lucas sitting across

you come in? I thought you were

stare was icy. "Just

a smile. Seeing him so uncomfortable made

food, Aveline's scent had become quite a complex mix. S stretched out

she pointed to her

Lucas stared at her.

woman was definitely doing it on

moment, and when he didn't make a move, a look of triumph flashed in her eyes, and she turned to walk away. If she'd

long while before finally

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