The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0419

With Julian on my arm, we returned to the ballroom. Nicholas noticed immediately, gaze

this time. zeroing in on where Julian and my arms were interlocked. I didn’t move away After all, Bridget had her arm, at that very moment, wrapped around one of Nicholas’s too. 3

On stage, Tiffany and Jessica are performing a scene. From what I can tell, they are playing Bridget’s disapproving sisters. Since I hadn’t read that far, I could only guesstimate based on one–half of the current conversation.

I could only hear one half.

Tiffany was speaking too loudly, like she was talking to someone on the other side of the room. Jessica, meanwhile, was speaking too softly, barely a whisper. They would both wear microphones for the performance, but I suspected even then, Jessica’s voice would go

unheard.

At the base of the stage, Bridget releases Nicholas’s arm to rub at her temples. “No, girls. We’ve talked about this. Tiffany, you don’t need to project your voice so much. But Jessica, I need you not to whisper.”

Beside her, Nathan nodded along. He looked tired too. This had clearly been going on for a

while.

being quieter,” Tiffany said, and the people

and

for water and snacks,” Bridget

point, maybe I

get a drink,” Julian said.

my stomach felt kind of queasy. I wasn’t sure I could even keep water down.

said, “Just come over if you change your mind.‘

“I will.”

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watched Julian walking away, not noticing until it was far too late to make a casual

disposition firmly in place. I couldn’t help but wonder if her approach had anything to do with Julian leaving, but then decided I was overthinking it. Surely

I said. “I’ll have your handkerchief cleaned before I return it. Thank you for lending it

something to ask you. I was looking through the script, and I was thinking about your charming little girl Elva. I think I have a perfect part for