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.

he

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

there. While Elva and Susie were speaking,

I told him.

his head.

frozen out like that, by Julian of all people. He immediately noticed

not mad at you, Piper. I appreciate you trying.” He laughed a little, though it was weak. “Honestly, you’ve been

smiled at him. “You are

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smile. “Come on, that’s bullshit. I’m a terrible friend.” He

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

the same,” he said. He took my hand then, and

I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment, but this time, he

silence, Veronica approached us.

Julian,” she said. He nodded at her in acknowledgement.

startled both me and

“Joyce?” Julian asked.

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