Chapter 0359

Slowly, Julian moved his arm forward, placing his hand onto my shoulder instead.

In my head, I commanded myself, Don’t go stiff. Don’t go stiff. Don’t go stiff.

If I cared for Julian romantically, I would be pleased by this clear sign of ownership and affection. So I tried to play the part and smile. It felt uneasy on my lips.

God, I was such a terrible liar. The cameras were likely capturing my awkwardness.

I had to try harder. I really had to sell my feelings for Julian.

I took a breath, giving myself a moment to think. If Nicholas had done this instead of Julian, how would I have reacted?

It wouldn’t be the same, but if I was playing pretend…

Julian to be Nicholas, and that it was

smiled for real.

He blinked, his eyes wide for a moment. He

the table, Olivia was speaking softly, asking Nicholas things such as, ” Perhaps we can try again at dinner?” Or, “Would you like to go for

to either of

ferocity of his glare stole looked as if he wanted to take Julian’s head clear

away. He

I did, just

to me instead. It instantly softened. My heart turned to goo at the sight. to.

so full of affection that I couldn’t look away even

suddenly, that I wanted

I was supposed

was my plan to

affection onto Julian

I needed to speak with him again. If he knew the danger he was causing simply by looking at me like that, then surely he would

of the

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double date was officially over. When both Julian and Olivia were pandering to different cameras, I slunk back into the shadows and asked

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