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Grace’s lips twitched as she forced out a stiff smile that never reached her eyes. “I’m glad you like it,

Thalia.”

“Oh, come now, why are you still calling her ‘Thalia‘?” Victoria said with a mischievous smile. “Shouldn’t you be calling her ‘sister–in–law‘ by now?”

Grace opened her mouth, her face tense. “It’s a difficult habit to break.”

“Asher, try this grilled lamb,” Thalia said, spearing a perfectly cooked piece with her fork and offering it

to him.

She was using the same fork she’d just eaten with.

Asher didn’t seem to mind in the slightest, obediently accepting the morsel from Thalia.

A cold light flashed in Grace’s eyes as she clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white.

“Delicious,” Asher said, his eyes crinkling with genuine pleasure.

Thalia smiled back, her eyes forming happy crescents.

Grace’s expression darkened considerably. With a grim face and cold tone, she said, “Brother, I’ll go back to my table now.”

Thalia pretended not to notice Grace’s thunderous expression and asked cheerfully: “Sister, would you like some lamb? I’ve just grilled it, and your brother says it’s quite good.”

“No, thank you,” Grace replied coldly before turning away.

Thalia and Victoria exchanged meaningful glances across the table, both smiling knowingly.

Charlotte suppressed a laugh, giving Thalia a discreet thumbs–up.

Asher knew Thalia had been deliberately putting on a show for Grace’s benefit, and he had played along perfectly. Now that Grace had left, he still wanted to continue their affectionate display.

His eyes sparkled with amusement. “Lia, I’d like to try those barbecued chicken wings. Would you feed

me?”

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Thalia looked at him with amused exasperation. “If you want some, you can serve yourself.”

“Are you serious, mate?” Sebastian laughed heartily. “Has being in love reduced you to needing to be spoon–fed? Is this really the Asher Blackwood we all know?”

Asher leaned back in his chair, his eyes glinting with good humor. “Jealous, are you? Why don’t you ask your girlfriend to feed you? Oh wait–you don’t have one, do you?”

died

his chest dramatically. “Bloody hell, that’s a bit below the belt! Is

oldest friend?”

Victoria. “Victoria, darling, feed your poor brother something.

them

grilled sausage with unnecessary force and shoved it toward Sebastian’s mouth. “Here, eat this and choke on it, why

continued to push it

entire table erupted in laughter at their antics, the

was seething with rage.

relationship right in her

snapped in

she thought venomously, “let’s see if you’re still smiling after

finishing their meal and resting briefly, everyone prepared

with James and Charlotte following closely behind. Drake,

came next

Asher brought up

Thalia, holding her hand the

take about two hours to reach the viewing platform at the summit. Will you be alright?”

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hiking experiencing nature is both relaxing and

with her adventure society friends. He was simply concerned that she might be out of practice since she’d had fewer opportunities for outdoor activities after

Mont Blanc

affection and pride, his smile tender. “My Lia is quite remarkable,

“Naturally,” she replied.

Asher knew about Thalia, but Drake

but Drake would either claim to be too busy or complain that

interests or spent time

Drake suddenly stopped, positioning himself at the side of the path, ostensibly to let people behind him pass.

approached, Drake extended his hand toward Thalia. “Feeling

reach her eyes. “Not

their interlocked hands. “Your assistance won’t be

his gaze, his eyes lingering on their

the path,”

middle of the trail, showing

up with a mocking smile. “What’s this? Eager for a front–row view of our affection? Very well–we’ll walk ahead, and you can admire

Asher unceremoniously pushed past Drake, his smile provocative. “Do take

left

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unaccustomed to physical exertion, began complaining of fatigue after merely half an hour. She removed her already lightweight backpack

absolutely knackered. Could you carry this

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