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

talking to Olivia and Lilliana, then started to make our

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

I

shook his head.

frozen out like that, by Julian of all people.

He laughed a little, though

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

+15 BÔNUS

terrible friend.”

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

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

I ever had before. I kept waiting for him

comfortable silence,

Julian,” she said. He nodded at her in acknowledgement. “How is Prince Joyce?”

startled both me and Julian.

“Joyce?” Julian asked.

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