His Destructive, Toxic Love novel Chapter 719

Eliza had planned on tackling the hike solo. Just as she was about to decline, he quickly chimed in, “It’s always better with more company, more eyes to look out for each other. The trails here can be pretty tricky, and besides, it’s not just us heading up today.”

Eliza studied the guy standing in front of her. It was like he could sense what was on her mind. Offering an explanation felt a little too calculated.

She paused for a moment, “Is your girlfriend coming along?”

“She went back to Falconridge. You know, after what happened with Kate yesterday…” He figured Eliza could fill in the blanks, so he let the sentence trail off.

No need to dig further when it was all in the open.

“So, what time are we heading out? I’m not even packed yet.”

She didn’t want to be the one holding everyone back. If time was tight, she could always stroll along at her own pace. After all, this trip was meant to clear her head, not race to the top. She wasn’t a fan of big groups anyway.

“No rush, get your stuff together and I’ll swing by to get you,” Gabe said, his laid-back demeanor coupled with a hint of a smile.

Eliza nodded, “Alright, sounds good.”

Back in her room, she switched into some comfy hiking clothes and shoes. She wasn’t exactly kitted out for this—no fancy gear, not even a hiking stick.

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang.

“Eliza, ready to go?” Gabe’s voice came from the hallway.

Eliza grabbed her backpack and opened the door, “Yep, let’s hit it.”

Downstairs, the hotel lobby was buzzing. A small group of hikers, seven or eight of them, fully geared up, chatting and laughing, brimming with the thrill of new adventures.

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