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 interest as she eagerly ordered a portion,

glanced at him,

he released her. "How can

all," Aveline replied, shaking her head. "I think it's delicious. Plus, once I'm done, the smell will be all over me. If you're so repulsed, feel

but he stayed silent, continuing to follow

to a plate of pickled

headed into a

expression so

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

moment's hesitation, Lucas

was busy eating the pasta when she glanced up and saw Lucas

looked surprised. "Why did you come in? I thought you were

was

into a smile. Seeing him so uncomfortable

S stretched out her hand, a playful smile on her lips. "Want

her lips. "Or maybe a

Lucas stared at her.

woman was definitely

make a move, a look of triumph flashed in her eyes, and she turned to walk away. If she'd known this tactic would work so well,

her retreating figure for a long while before finally stepping forward to follow

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