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.

of the meal, he only

Bridget, who was still talking to Olivia

hi to Susie, so we stopped there. While Elva and

I told

his head.

Julian of all people. He immediately noticed the look on my face and relented.

little, though it was weak. “Honestly, you’ve been the best friend

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

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that’s bullshit. I’m a terrible friend.” He said it so matter–of–factly that it made

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

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

to him that I ever had before. I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment, but this time, he never

our comfortable silence, Veronica

her in acknowledgement. “How

startled both me and

“Joyce?” Julian asked.