Maple Garden.

Aveline stepped into the elevator when her phone pinged-it was a message from Selena inviting her to dinner that evening. She felt drained all day and didn't have the energy to go out, but she also didn't feel like cooking for herself once she got home. She quickly replied, asking where they would eat.

Selena's call came almost immediately.

"How about some barbecue? I think I've been working out too much lately. I've dropped a few pounds and need to make up for it," Selena said.

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "What kind of workouts have you been doing?"

Selena laughed and replied with a wink, "The bedroom kind."

Aveline sighed. "... Forget I asked."

She said, "Where are we eating? Send me the location."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Aveline pressed the elevator's ground floor button.

Beside her, Lucas also received a call.

button for the first floor, he glanced over

a nod, not offering

feel it was necessary to tell him

a faintly

uneasy under his gaze, Aveline asked, "Why are you looking at

grinned, "Just admiring your beauty... makes me want to

eyes and silently put more distance between

out a low chuckle but

was empty, and they reached the ground floor quickly. One after the other, they exited. Aveline, not in the mood to drive, headed straight for

but a mix of unspoken emotions stirred

restaurant was warm and inviting; the aroma of grilled meat filled

"Over here!"

voice called out, and Aveline followed the sound, spotting her waving from a table. As she walked

Surf.

pale, her eyes showing

"Busy all

a knowing look. "I thought you'd be too worried about Lucas to eat or sleep

remained calm. "You're

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