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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following behind also paused to capture the stunning

panting and leaning heavily on her hiking pole, finally reached the spot and was immediately captured on camera by

the image on his digital camera. “That’s absolutely brilliant–perfect meme material in ultra–high definition.”

“Sebastian, delete that this instant!”

gem deserves

found a large rock to sit on and tilted her head to

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

bathed their faces and bodies in a warm orange glow, softening even

Sebastian remarked, aiming his camera at the photogenic couple and pressing the shutter.

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

expression–I’m half in love myself. What’s that poem again? ‘You stand on the

well, quoting poetry now, are

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

with the least learning are always the most eager to show

Sebastian protested, “must you undermine me at every turn? Can’t you

your brother in

“Your photography lessons weren’t wasted. This is excellent.

held up two fingers.

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acting like some shameless merchant. How embarrassing–please don’t tell

retorted. “What would you

his eyes dancing with

his head. “This is the photo of the century between you and Thalía. For 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 atmosphere, the

and laughed. “Sebastian, you truly are a shameless merchant. Two hundred

without hesitation. “Email it to me. WhatsApp will

gave Asher a thumbs–up.

man!”

watched in astonishment, her lips twitching slightly, though she ultimately said nothing.

wasn’t her money being spent. Let him do

It was as though her very spirit had expanded with the vast horizon. She narrowed

vanish in that moment, leaving

had

their delighted voices echoing through the valley,

birds into flight.

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