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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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paused to capture

heavily on her hiking pole, finally reached the spot and

digital camera.

at him. “Sebastian, delete that this

gem deserves to

and tilted her head to admire

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

their faces and bodies in a warm

Sebastian remarked, aiming his camera at

while Asher

look at that expression–I’m half in love myself. What’s that poem again? ‘You stand on the bridge watching the scenery, while the one watching the scenery

“Well, well, quoting poetry now,

a famous verse–even I know it. I may have been more interested in sports than books at school, but you can’t honestly

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

me at every turn? Can’t you

your brother in

camera with clear appreciation. “Your photography lessons weren’t wasted. This is excellent.

held up two fingers. “For this price.”

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photograph? Look at you, acting like some shameless merchant. How

Sebastian retorted. “What would you know about this, you

offended, his eyes dancing

Firm price: two hundred thousand! You can display it on the big screen at your wedding. Look how perfect it is–the atmosphere, the lighting–absolutely

“Sebastian, you truly are a shameless merchant. Two

Asher agreed without hesitation. “Email it to me. WhatsApp will

delight as he gave Asher a thumbs–up. “Brilliant!

man!”

twitching slightly, though she ultimately

spent. Let him do

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

accumulated fatigue of many days seemed to vanish

had in ages.

in with her own exuberant cry, their delighted voices echoing

birds into flight.

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