The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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.

of the meal, he

we said goodbye to Bridget, who was still talking to Olivia

we stopped there. While Elva and Susie were speaking, I looked at Julian.

sorry,” I told him.

his head. “Don’t.”

frozen out like that, by Julian of all people. He immediately noticed the look on my face and relented.

I appreciate you trying.” He laughed a little, though it was

up from the inside out. I smiled at him. “You are

+15 BÔNUS

I’m a terrible friend.” He said it so matter–of–factly that it made me laugh.

“I mean it. You’ve been there for me. I haven’t had many people in my life that I can trust, but

he said. He took my hand then, and

ever had before. I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment

our comfortable silence, Veronica approached us.

nodded at her in acknowledgement. “How

question startled both me and Julian.

“Joyce?” Julian asked.