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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 instantly.

a bit below the belt!

oldest friend?”

turned to Victoria. “Victoria, darling, feed your

them

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

to extract the sausage as Victoria continued

their antics, the atmosphere warm

was seething with

her relationship right

in her hand snapped in two as Grace’s

you’re still smiling after

meal and resting briefly, everyone prepared

took the lead, with James and Charlotte

next in the line.

brought up the

beside Thalia, holding her hand

to reach the viewing platform at the summit. Will

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course. I love hiking experiencing nature is both

gone hiking and rock climbing with her adventure society friends. He was simply concerned that she might be out

mountains. I’ve climbed Mont Blanc and hiked through the Swiss Alps. South Downs is hardly a challenge.”

pride, his smile tender. “My Lia is quite

“Naturally,” she replied.

knew about

she’d suggested hiking numerous times, but Drake would either claim to be too

had never bothered to learn about Thalia’s interests or spent time

walking for some distance, Drake suddenly stopped, positioning himself at the side of the path, ostensibly to let people behind

Asher and Thalia approached, Drake extended his hand

eyes. “Not

interlocked hands. “Your assistance

eyes lingering on their clasped hands.

the path,”

middle of the

of

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

left speechless.

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

Could you carry

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