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?"

"Have you had dinner

replied, "Yes, I

planning to head back

pushing you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled

have fun, and I won't join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have them give you

"Please don't! I'll take

"Yay!"

mentioned a place and told her

he turned and met Aveline's gaze,

join us? My sister is about your age; you

back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship wasn't particularly close, and

didn't press her.

and bid

fel

in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the phone, a deep longing

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