Aveline froze.

This was the main street, bustling with people...

If she kept struggling, Lucas just might do exactly what he'd threatened!

Her expression instantly turned cold, but she stopped resisting.

Lucas' lips curled in satisfaction as he held her hand and continued down the street.

After a while, Aveline asked coldly, "How long do you plan to keep this up?"

Lucas glanced at her. "A lifetime."

Aveline shot back, "In your dreams."

But his eyes were serious. "I'm not dreaming. I'm telling you the truth. I intend to hold your hand like this and walk with you for the rest of my life."

Aveline decided to stop looking at him altogether.

The aroma from a street vendor filled the air, making Aveline's stomach growl. She headed straight over.

Lucas, still holding her hand, found himself standing in front of a food truck selling blue cheese. Her eyes lit up with interest as she eagerly ordered a portion, and the sharp, tangy aroma instantly hit him. His expression darkened.

Aveline took the blue cheese, glanced at him, and said, "Let go, I'm about to eat."

in her hand, clearly perplexed, but he released her. "How can you

all," Aveline replied, shaking her head. "I think it's delicious. Plus, once I'm done, the smell will be all over me. If you're so repulsed, feel free to keep your

but he

moved on to a plate of pickled herring-its smell even

a shop selling garlic

refusing to enter, his expression

mind of times past. She had always loved these foods, and he would stay by her

hesitation, Lucas walked into

was busy eating the pasta when she glanced

"Why did you come in?

stare was icy.

lips curved into a smile. Seeing him so uncomfortable

stretched out her hand,

pointed to her lips. "Or maybe

Lucas stared at her.

definitely doing

look of triumph flashed in her eyes, and

long

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