The Luna Choosing Game

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.

rest of the meal, he

talking to Olivia and

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

sorry,” I

his

ice. It startled me, being frozen out like that, by Julian

Piper. I appreciate you trying.” He laughed a little, though it was weak. “Honestly, you’ve been

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

+15 BÔNUS

smile. “Come on, that’s bullshit. I’m a terrible friend.” He said it so matter–of–factly that

said when I sobered. “I mean it. You’ve been there for me. I haven’t had many

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

closer to him that I ever had before. I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment, but this time, he

comfortable silence,

said. He nodded at her in acknowledgement.

startled both

“Joyce?” Julian asked.