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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?”

laughter died

“Bloody hell, that’s a bit below the belt!

oldest friend?”

“Victoria, darling, feed

let them

toward Sebastian’s

the sausage as Victoria continued to push it against his mouth with

table erupted in laughter at their

was seething

flaunting her relationship right in

hand snapped in two

see if you’re still smiling after what comes

finishing their meal and resting briefly, everyone prepared to begin

took the lead, with James and Charlotte following closely behind. Drake,

next in the line.

brought up

walked beside Thalia, holding her

to reach the viewing platform at the summit. Will

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nature

adventure society friends. He was simply concerned that she might be out of practice since she’d had

Blanc and hiked through

smile tender.

“Naturally,” she replied.

Asher knew about Thalia, but

been with Drake, she’d suggested hiking numerous times, but Drake would either claim to be too busy or complain

or spent time accompanying her in activities

at the side of the path, ostensibly to let people behind him

Drake extended his hand toward Thalia. “Feeling tired yet, Thalia?”

eyes.

pointedly raised their interlocked hands. “Your assistance won’t

gaze, his eyes lingering on their clasped hands.

blocking the path,” Thalia said

remained planted in the middle of the trail, showing no

a front–row view of our affection? Very well–we’ll walk ahead, and you

pushed past Drake, his smile provocative. “Do take plenty of

was left speechless.

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She removed her already lightweight backpack and, as Asher approached, attempted

knackered. Could

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