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

replied, "Yes,

to head back to

considering any nightlife at all? You're getting older, and Mom and Dad keep pushing 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

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

"Please don't! I'll take

"Yay!"

Gernard then mentioned a place and told her he'd pick her up

up, he turned and met Aveline's gaze,

like to join us? My sister is

prepare for tomorrow's

didn't press her. "Alright, then.

and

fel

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

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