Uri pressed on, "More than that, how absurd is it that he found a ridiculous substitute like you? Did he truly think that he was so deeply in love with Blake? Was it because his love for Blake was so unforgettable that he needed someone to ease his lovesickness?"

Substitute, substitute, substitute!

The word sliced through Julien's suffocated heart like a sharp knife.

He had never dared to hope he would be the only one Jonah ever loved. But it would be enough for him to be Jonah's last. He didn't care about the past. Yet, what he couldn't bear was that it was his face-so similar to Jonah's ex-lover-that had drawn Jonah in and made him fall in love.

Uri laughed mockingly. "If I had the chance, I'd ask Judas if he was being fair to Blake by finding a new lover. I'd want to know if he was being fair to you by making you Blake's substitute."

His laughter was so hysterical that tears streamed down his face.

In an extremely sarcastic tone, he continued, "I doubt Jonah feels he made a mistake. He's an arrogant, crazed, and heartless man, willing to do anything to get what he wants. Dr. Lovelace, Judas has been scheming against you for a long time."

He had been scheming against him for a long time?

To hell with those schemes!

Julien staggered back. His moistened eyes became bloodshot. The look in his eyes dimmed as he sank heavily to his knees.

...

passed, and it was well past

convenience, Jonah had purchased a four-story villa in a quiet, private area near the center of Solana

buy two full bags of ingredients and a bottle of fine red wine. He then prepared

his birthday, every dish he made was to Julien's preference.

served the delectable dishes to the dining table, he was filled with bliss despite being

was a workaholic, often losing track of time when busy. But tonight was special; he had promised not to work

He pulled out his phone, wanting to call Julien, when his

to find Alyssa and Sean standing there, arms laden with

"Jonah, happy birthday."

least, she looked to be much

in and

in his chest, but concern quickly followed. "Lyse, you've been

been fine for a while now. I'm

craned her neck and playfully peered into the house,

worry, Jonah. Sean and I are just here to drop off your gifts. We'll leave right away. We won't third-wheel you two. Time always flies when you're having a good

"Julien isn't home yet."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255