Chapter Eighteen

Lucas greeted her with a charming smile, swiftly retrieving his sunglasses from the breast pocket of his shirt and placing them on his face. He confidently led the way through the bustling streets, exuding a devastatingly handsome aura.

As they walked, Emma unintentionally caught a glimpse of their reflection in a car window parked by the side of the road. She couldn't help but smile at the sight of them. They looked like any other couple out on a date. Her heart fluttered happily as Lucas turned to her, his breathtaking smile captivating her.

"Shall we go on?" he asked.

"Just a moment, Lucas," Emma replied, unable to tear her eyes away from their reflection. "Okay, let's go," she finally responded with a smile.

They continued their walk, chatting and laughing as they pointed out things that caught their attention. Lucas never once let go of her hand, and Emma couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment.

As they strolled along, Emma spotted her favorite ice cream parlor at the corne