Chapter 68

Asher paused, giving Grace a brief glance before shifting his gaze to Drake standing behind her. His voice was deliberately casual. “Drake, where are your gentlemanly manners?”

Grace froze.

She stared at Asher in disbelief.

Drake’s expression darkened slightly as he met Thalia’s calm gaze.

Perhaps Thalia hadn’t truly forgotten him after all, he thought. Perhaps she was merely putting on a

brave face. If he were to help another woman cross right in front of her, would she feel jealous?

With this thought, Drake extended his hand to Grace, his tone deliberately gentle. “Don’t worry, Grace. I’ll help you across.”

Grace lowered her eyes and spoke through gritted teeth, her voice so quiet only Drake could hear: “What

are you playing at? I wanted Asher to help me.”

Drake responded, “If he won’t help you, would you prefer to remain stranded in the middle of the

-stream?”

“I don’t need your help either.”

“Suit yourself,” Drake said, suddenly releasing her hand.

“Ah!” Grace cried out dramatically, nearly losing her footing in the stream. Instinctively, she grabbed Drake’s hand tightly. “Just help me across first.”

Drake gave a cold laugh, mentally rolling his eyes.

Seeing that Grace was no longer in any actual danger, Asher turned away and continued walking.

The group progressed with frequent stops, and evening soon approached.

The setting sun cast a golden glow across the horizon, with birds returning to their nests and the sky ablaze with spectacular colors. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful.

At one particularly scenic viewpoint offering a perfect view of the sunset, Sebastian stopped first to take photographs.

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to capture the

leaning heavily on her hiking pole, finally reached the spot and was immediately

he reviewed the image on his digital

“Sebastian, delete that this

a chance. This gem deserves to be savoured properly.”

and tilted her head to admire the

argue with you now. I’ll sort you

and Asher reached the viewpoint, the sunset’s golden rays bathed their faces and bodies in a warm orange glow, softening

absolutely perfect together,” Sebastian remarked, aiming his camera at the photogenic couple and pressing

she gazed at the sunset, while Asher stood beside her, his eyes fixed on her with absolute devotion and adoration.

the image to Asher. “Just look at that expression–I’m half in love myself. What’s that poem again? ‘You stand on the

quoting poetry now, are we?”

know it. I may have been more interested in sports than

are always the most

now,” Sebastian protested, “must you undermine me at every turn? Can’t you at least pretend

your brother in

photography lessons weren’t wasted. This is excellent. Send it

up two fingers. “For

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at you, acting like some

retorted. “What would you know about

his eyes dancing with

offering just twenty thousand? Firm price:

are a shameless merchant. Two hundred thousand for one

agreed without hesitation. “Email it to me. WhatsApp

face lit up with delight as he gave Asher a

man!”

her lips twitching slightly, though she ultimately said nothing.

wasn’t her money being spent. Let him do as he pleased.

at the spectacular sunset before her, she felt a profound sense of peace. It was as though her very spirit had expanded with the vast horizon. She narrowed her eyes, spread her arms wide to embrace the wind, and let out

seemed to vanish

had in

with her own exuberant cry, their delighted voices echoing through the valley, startling

birds into flight.

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