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.

the meal, he

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

Susie, so we stopped there. While

sorry,” I

shook his head. “Don’t.”

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

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

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

+15 BÔNUS

terrible friend.” He said it so matter–of–factly that it made

“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 of them.‘

said. He took my hand

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

silence, Veronica approached

at her in acknowledgement.

startled both me and Julian.

“Joyce?” Julian asked.