Chapter 297

At the center of the plaza stood a massive sculpture illuminated by the surrounding lights. It was shaped like a maple leaf, symbolizing the unique culture and spirit of the country. Excited as always, Gabrielle took out her phone and began snapping pictures of the sculpture and the surrounding scenery. The peaceful, joyful atmosphere of the place started to rub off on me, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a sense of calm and happiness. "Aren't you going to take some photos? You can show your friends how beautiful it is here. The shots will come out great!" Gabrielle said, showing me some of her photos, her face beaming with excitement. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and I thought of Lyla. She had always been so supportive, and I wanted to share this moment with her too. "Alright, I'll take a few pictures, but I'm not great at photography," I replied with a smile. We spent the next few minutes walking, stopping now and then to capture moments on our phones. Before lo