Chapter 893

"Ave, look over there!" Selena's voice called out suddenly.

Aveline turned her head and spotted Zachary walking toward them, his pace steady and calm.

Surprised, she stood up and made her way over.

"Zachary, you're here too."

He smiled warmly. "Yeah, Lucas sent me an invite. Said it's been a while since we've seen each other, and that you've been through a lot lately. Figured you might miss me, so here I am."

Aveline glanced over at Lucas, who was chatting with Aaron, and felt a wave of warmth. She turned back to Zachary with a smile. "I did miss you. It's been too long. How've you been?"

Zachary nodded. "Pretty good. The redevelopment project in Arthur Town is moving along smoothly. The orphanage is part of the plan, and we've already got two volunteer teachers there. The kids are doing much better now." Aveline pictured the scene and felt a sense of contentment. She nodded. "That's wonderful to hear. Come, let's sit over there."

"Sure," Zachary agreed.

Everyone gathered near the riverbank, where a gentle stream flowed nearby.

Aaron pulled out a fishing rod and looked at Lucas and Lance. "What do you say? Let's have a little competition. Whoever catches the least has to handle the barbecue later. Sound fair?"

immediately. "Mr. Fletcher, we've got to join this! Time to show you what we're really

and Braden both nodded enthusiastically, their eyes

Aaron grinned. "No problem."

around, and soon, the group settled by the river, each of them earnestly focused on

and turned to Aveline. "So, who do you think

before replying, "I'd bet on Zachary. He's

keep that opinion

watching the men

Braden, Sidney,

had practically taken over the entire riverbank. The poor fish living in

some photos-no point just sitting around being bored. Let's

in agreement. "I'm

gorgeous pictures with friends? The girls busied themselves snapping photos and having fun while the

noon approached, the first victor

grinned widely. "Well, folks, looks

with a hint of

an

Gavin chimed in, "Eight."

Zachary sighed softly. "Five."

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