Chapter 0409

She was probably used to rubbing elbows with celebrities. But polite manners were polite manners.

I was suddenly very annoyed on Julian’s behalf.

Maybe it was time I really lean into this and give this fake relationship my all.

I leaned forward again. “Bridget?”

Bridget stopped talking to Olivia to glance at me. “Yes, Piper?”

“Did I ever tell you how great of a boyfriend Julian is?” I hadn’t because I had never told anyone because it was all lies. “He’s so attentive and exciting. We’re always doing something new.”

“That’s nice,” she said, smiling kindly. “I’m really very glad that you two found each other.”

God help Julian, she seemed so genuine, like she really was glad her old friend found someone who cared about him and vice versa.”

Olivia then pulled away Bridget’s attention again, bringing her back into their conversation.

I glanced at Julian. His jaw was clenched tightly.

the meal, he

Bridget, who was still talking to Olivia and Lilliana, then started to make

say hi to Susie, so we stopped there. While Elva

I told

his head. “Don’t.”

ice. It startled me, being frozen out like that, by Julian of all people. He immediately noticed the look on my face

you trying.” He laughed a little, though it was weak. “Honestly,

out. I smiled at

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friend.” He said it so matter–of–factly that it made

me. I haven’t had many people in my life that I can trust, but you are one

He took my hand then, and squeezed

ever had before. I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment, but

our comfortable silence, Veronica approached us.

nodded at her

question startled both me and

“Joyce?” Julian asked.

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