Winter had settled in, and the season's first snowfall blanketed the ground. Aveline wrapped her scarf snugly around her face as she stepped out of the building. The sky had already darkened, and she noticed a car parked a short distance away. Her steps faltered slightly when she spotted Gernard standing there, clad in a black coat.
"Mr. Cooper," she greeted as she approached, offering a polite smile. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
Gernard smiled faintly and opened the car door. "No need to apologize; I just got here myself. Let's get in."
"Alright." Aveline nodded.
Earlier, Gernard had contacted her out of the blue, saying he wanted to meet. She felt a little puzzled but didn't refuse. After all, Gernard was her brother by blood. Perhaps this would be a chance to gauge his stance on things. The car's heating was on high, quickly dispelling the cold as Aveline removed her scarf. They drove to a restaurant, and once inside a private room, Gernard spoke up, "I came back unexpectedly this time. I hope I didn't startle you?" "No, not at all. Did you finish everything you had to take care of in Arthur Town?" Aveline asked.
Gernard nodded. "Yes, it's all settled now, which is why I'm back."
He sat across from her, studying her face.
Her features were elegant and striking.
She usually wore minimal makeup, just a touch of bold lipstick on occasion.
Even so, her beauty always made an impression. Her gaze was soft, her eyes clear, and she looked at him without a hint of apprehension.
Gernard hesitated for a moment, uncertain how to start, especially with those clear eyes watching him.
"Mr. Cooper, what did you want to talk to me about?" Aveline prompted when he didn't speak for a while.
Gernard sighed softly, then asked, "Are you and Lucas still planning to get a divorce?"
Aveline paused, surprised that this was about her relationship with Lucas.
"Why do you ask?" she replied.
Gernard looked at her with a hint of guilt but still pressed on, "I know you're not happy with him. You two won't find happiness together. Divorce would be better for you it'll save you from feeling miserable."
So, he was here to convince her to get a divorce.
There were only two weeks left before the cooling-off period ended, and after that, she and Lucas would go through with the divorce proceedings.
She hadn't made a big deal about it, nor did she think there was any need to.
But now, Gernard's insistence stirred a bit of suspicion in her heart.
"You seem quite eager for me to get divorced," she said, her tone curious. "Why is that?"
Gernard's expression faltered.
He couldn't possibly tell her the real reason that his sister had her sights set on Lucas and wanted to take him away. That was something he couldn't say to her face.
In truth, he wasn't entirely sure why he felt compelled to protect his sister's interests in this matter.
He tried to express his point more
gently. "I've known you for some time now and have come to
understand a bit about your
situation. Given how he's treated you in the past, he's clearly not a good match for you. You deserve someone who will cherish you."
His voice was sincere, and his eyes earnest.
Yet Aveline still found it odd.
Such comments might be expected from someone close, but strictly speaking, she and Gernard weren't that close.
A thought occurred to her, and she asked, "Mr. Cooper, you have a sister, don't you?"
Gernard's heart skipped a beat. Could she have figured it out? How could that be?
He maintained a calm exterior and nodded. "Yes, I do. She's about your age, and she's full of life, always playing around and causing a bit of trouble."
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