Chapter 143

　　Fern's Perspective 　　"Little Tree, do you ever feel like our lives have been too quiet lately?" Giovanni suddenly asked, perhaps noticing the frustration on my face. 　　My heart tightened, and I forced a smile. "Isn't it good to have some quiet?" 　　"Of course, it's good," Giovanni replied, "but sometimes I wonder if we should do something special. Like go on a trip or try some new activities. Little Tree, I just want you to be happy. The worry in your eyes always breaks my heart." Giovanni looked at me with an expectant glint in his eyes. 　　I nodded. "That sounds good, we can plan something." 　　"How about we go camping at the nearby lake? I've heard it's very scenic there," Giovanni suggested. 　　"Yeah, I haven't camped in a long time," I smiled. 　　Night fell, and the moon hung high in the sky, shedding a silvery white light. 　　It was late, and Giovanni and I lay in bed. Giovanni soon fell asleep, while I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. I closed my eyes and tried to relax, but my m