Chapter 0458

“I’m sorry…” I began.

She shook her head minutely, wordlessly telling me that my reasons didn’t bother her. “ This is your chance to vent before I return to my studies.”

I wouldn’t let this opportunity pass me by. “I assume you have heard the rumors about Julian and me…”

“That you had sex in the woods, yes.”

Her bluntness made me blush.

I cleared my throat. “Yes, well… They aren’t true.” Then, I told her the rest. That, after running into Bridget in Nicholas’s room, I needed an escape and Julian had offered one. I told her exactly what happened, some light flirting and some fun but no sex.

Veronica listened quietly. When I had finished, she said, “Have you considered dating Julian for real?”

The suggestion surprised me, since by nature of the competition, Veronica was ultimately here to win Julian’s hand.

at her for a beat. “I thought you’d be

again. “I will admit that I have affection for Julian that could turn romantic if nurtured that way, but… if I must lose this competition to someone, I wouldn’t; mind as much if it was you,

admission warmed me. Veronica was a

more thoroughly evaluated my feelings

is… temptation,” I

was handsome and funny, his smile was infectious, and he always kept me on my toes. Things were exciting with Julian, but he was also a

chest. “My heart is with Nicholas, and Julian’s heart with Bridget. We’ve both admitted

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took some time, as

need each other

holding Julian’s hand, cuddling beside

terrible. But each one left a certain hollowness in my chest.

be holding Nicholas’s hand, or

appreciated Veronica’s words, I wasn’t so

her nanny, I peeked

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