Chapter 719

Eliza had planned on tackling the hike solo. Just as she was about to decline, he quickly chimed in, "It's always better with more company, more eyes to look out for each other. The trails here can be pretty tricky, and besides, it's not just us heading up today."

Eliza studied the guy standing in front of her. It was like he could sense what was on her mind. Offering an explanation felt a little too calculated.

She paused for a moment, "Is your girlfriend coming along?"

"She went back to Falconridge. You know, after what happened with Kate yesterday..." He figured Eliza could fill in the blanks, so he let the sentence trail

off.

No need to dig further when it was all in the open.

"So, what time are we heading out? I'm not even packed yet."

time was tight, she could always stroll along at her own pace. After all, this trip was meant to clear her

together and I'll swing by to get you," Gabe said, his laid- back demeanor

"Alright, sounds

and shoes. She wasn't exactly kitted

later,

Gabe's voice

her backpack and opened the door, "Yep, let's hit

lobby was buzzing. A small group of hikers, seven or eight of them, fully geared up, chatting and laughing, brimming

views, each twist and turn more stunning than the last. Unlike the others who were

mountains were gorgeous, even in this season, carrying their own unique alture. With her camera in hand, every so often she'd pause to snap @few shots. Sometimes it was the

the other hikers had gotten. The trail started getting steeper, making the trek tougher. Then, out of nowhere, delicate snowflakes began to drift down from

gone ahead with the group, jogged back to see her safely

gotten lost," Gabe said, plopping down beside

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