Aveline looked at him. "And the conclusion?"

Lucas stepped closer and blew the smoke directly in her face. "The conclusion is, the colder you are, the more I like you.

Aveline was momentarily speechless. She couldn't quite grasp what he was thinking anymore.

She lowered her eyes slightly, waiting for the smoke to disperse in the wind, then asked, "Lucas, is it because you liked me during that year we were

together, or did you start liking me later?"

Lucas responded, "Does it make a difference?"

Aveline replied, "Maybe not, but I just want to know."

Lucas took a drag from his cigarette, his cheeks hollowing in a way that exuded a mature sensuality. "I don't know."

Aveline said calmly, "But the person I liked was the you from that year, not the you now. The you now is really detestable."

serene, her eyes devoid of any emotion.

cigarette, feeling as if a knife had pierced his chest, bleeding

Detestable...

She detested him now?

Why?

Lucas stubbed out his cigarette and hurried after her, grabbing her wrist.

was surprised he even asked. Wasn't this self-inflicted humiliation? She tried to pull away, but

because I just do, no reason!" Aveline

should have reasons too. For example, I hate today's weather because it's cold.

lips together. "That's a long

at her. "You can take your time. I have all

felt a surge of frustration, an overwhelming sense

how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. A

"And what happens once

to change so that you can

"And then?"

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