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    After breakfast, Skr took a two–hour nap. When she woke and went downstairs, Joe was still


    there.


    “You didn’t go out?” she asked.


    Dressed in athletic wear, Joe replied, “I was waiting for you. Thought we could go for a walk and


    hike together.”


    The vi neighborhood was quiterge, with a hill nearby. Many people went hiking there on


    weekends. It wasn’t a tough climb- just an hour to the top.


    Skr perked up at the idea. “Give me a minute. I’ll change into my athletic wear.”


    She’d passed that hill so many times, always nning to hike it one weekend to enjoy the view of


    Jipsburg City from above, but never finding the right moment.


    After she was done changing, they set off on foot. Half an hourter, they reached the base of the


    hill.


    By then, many hikers were alreadying down. She nced at her watch–it was 11:30 am. “I


    heard there’s a vegetarian


    restaurant at the top of the hill. Would you like to try it?”


    “Sure, let’s give it a try.” Joe agreed.


    They continued their hike. The weather was perfect. As they climbed, they enjoyed the natural


    scenery and asionally glimpses of the bustling city below.


    Skr felt her mood lighten with each step. They kept a steady pace, only pausing to drink water.


    In less than an hour, they reached the summit. The restaurant had a long queue. While waiting,


    Skr sat quietly, taking in the panoramic view of the city, now distant and small.


    Just as they were about to be seated, someone called out Joe’s


    name.


    “Joe? What a surprise! You… You’re here hiking too?”


    Skr turned, immediately recognizing the voice. It was indeed a surprise to run into her here.


    Vera smiled brightly at them. Next to her was a gentleman who bore a resemnce to her. “This is


    my cousin, Justin Bowen. Justin, this is Joe Martin. You should know him. And this is… Skr


    Sullivan.”


    After the brief introduction, Justin, who was already familiar with Joe, extended his hand. “I’ve seen


    Mr. Martin at several events, but we never had the chance to speak. It’s quite a coincidence that we


    run into each other like this today.”


    Joe nced at Justin’s hand but didn’t shake it right away.


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    Sensing the awkwardness, Vera quickly took Justin’s hand. Justin, it’s the weekend, not a workday.


    You don’t need to be so formal.”


    Justin realized his mistake and chuckled. He said, “Right, right. My mistake.”


    “Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t we eat together? It’s good that we met you, or we’d still


    be waiting in line. I didn’t expect the restaurant here to be so crowded.”


    Although Vera kept talking, her conversation was solely directed at Joe. Shepletely ignored


    Skr.


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    Skr didn’t mind. The scenery was so beautiful that Skr preferred to be quiet, taking in the


    views and daydreaming.


    Justin chimed in, “I’ve heard from my assistant that this restaurant is known for its unique


    vegetarian dishes. It’s the only one of its kind in Jipsburg.”


    As he spoke, he subtly assessed Skr, who was standing next to Joe. Familiar with the Ruells‘


    recent ordeal, Justin instantly recognized Skr’s name. He was taken aback by her striking


    beauty, especially considering her apparent youth. She seemed significantly younger, perhaps


    seven or eight years younger than


    him.


    He wondered about her rtionship with Joe. Seeing Joe here on the weekend and hiking with


    someone was out of character; Vera, too, was behaving oddly that day. Usually quiet, she was


    especially chatty today. Justin wondered if it was because of Skr.


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    Furthermore, it was unexpected to see Joe apanied by a woman, given his previousck of


    romantic involvement. Justin had always assumed that Joe was waiting for Vera. But now…