Seeing the light in her eyes suddenly dim, Lucas' expression grew a bit tense.

Why was it so painful for her to be with him?

The atmosphere between them grew even colder.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go," Lucas said in a low voice, turning to open the door.

Aveline quietly followed him, not bothering to think about where they were going or what they were going to do.

The weather was pleasant, and as Lucas rolled down the car windows, the cool autumn breeze swept in, easing a bit of the tension in Aveline's heart-but only just a little. However, when Lucas stopped the car at the base of a mountain, confusion flickered across Aveline's face.

"Why did you bring me here?"

She stepped out of the car, looking at the golden-hued mountain with a puzzled expression.

Lucas glanced at her coolly. "I thought you didn't care?"

Aveline pressed her lips together, staying silent.

tone softened slightly.

Aveline was speechless.

at the autumn-covered mountain, wondering if she had misheard. Hiking,

noticed she wasn't following, he turned back and asked, "What are you

arguing; better

the steps, she gradually found her mind distracted from the chaotic thoughts that had been

exercise, quickly grew tired, and

back and teased, "Aveline, you're really out of

against the railing, Aveline shot him an exasperated look. "You're crazy for dragging

to work or lie around at home all day? With the time we have, we might as well do

remained cold. "I don't see hiking as

the path right in front of you. Have you noticed the scenery around you? Hiking might seem exhausting and pointless, but if you take a moment to look up, you might

glanced to the side. As soon

as Lucas had said, she had never paid attention to the scenery around her—she

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