Why?

Why would Lucas target Gernard?

Aveline couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Gernard's voice came from beside her.

Aveline snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go."

"Alright."

Gernard responded with a nod.

As they exited the restaurant, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Juliet. "Hello, Juliet."

As he answered the call, Gernard's tone softened unconsciously.

Juliet's playful voice came through, "Gernard, where are you? I'm so bored. Can I come find you to hang out?"

asked, "Have you

replied, "Yes, I

to head back to the hotel,"

you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled with a mix of helplessness and affection. "It's one thing for Mom and Dad to pressure me, but you too?

Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have them give you

don't! I'll take you

"Yay!"

mentioned a place and told her he'd

and met Aveline's gaze,

us? My sister is about your age; you two might

her head. "No, I need to go back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session."

didn't press her. "Alright,

and bid

fel

back at Gernard's figure, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet

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