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.

the meal, he only picked at

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

say hi to Susie, so we stopped there. While

I told

shook his

word was like 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 good friend

+15 BÔNUS

I’m a terrible friend.” He said it

mean it. You’ve been there for me. I haven’t had

my hand

him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment,

comfortable silence,

He nodded at her in

question startled both me and

“Joyce?” Julian asked.

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