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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also paused to

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

image on his digital camera. “That’s absolutely brilliant–perfect meme material in

“Sebastian, delete that this

chance. This gem deserves

found a large rock to sit on and tilted her

you now. I’ll sort you out properly when we get

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

perfect together,” Sebastian remarked, aiming his camera at the

Asher stood beside her, his

in love myself. What’s that poem again? ‘You stand on the bridge watching the scenery, while the one watching the scenery is watching you from the tower.“”

“Well, well, quoting poetry now,

glance. “It’s a famous verse–even I know it. I may have been more interested in

scoffed. “Those with the least learning are always the most eager to show it

at every turn? Can’t you at least pretend to

your brother in public?”

appreciation. “Your photography lessons weren’t wasted. This is excellent. Send it to

two fingers. “For this

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like some shameless merchant. How

retorted. “What would you know about

eyes dancing with

something this perfect, you’re offering just twenty thousand? Firm price: two hundred thousand! You can display it on the big screen at your wedding. Look how perfect it is–the

shameless merchant. Two hundred thousand for one photograph? Are you really trying to extort

without hesitation. “Email it to me. WhatsApp will compress the

Asher a thumbs–up. “Brilliant!

man!”

her lips twitching

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

spirit had expanded with the vast horizon. She narrowed her eyes, spread her arms wide to embrace

of many days seemed to vanish in that moment, leaving Thalia

had in

joined in with her own exuberant cry, their delighted voices echoing through

birds into flight.

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