Chapter 20
mode be forget about 11?” Julian’s gaze softened as he looked at less with a tenderness I hadn’t seen before. “If she had just misspoken, maybe she could be thebyling vou? That’s maceptable
The 150 thequrd dollars had really done in job. I took a deep breath and asked, “Has it ever crossed your mind that maybe she wasn’t acting this way before you showed up? Perhaps het attirade only changed after you arrived?!
“Elena wedly’1 do that.” Julian replied confidently.
From the moment Elena stepped through the door, everything had been talling, perfectly into place.
hast of helplessness flickered in my eyes as i gazed at pulun with a mix of affectionate pity. “Why don’t we check the surveillance footage?” I suggested, spreading my hands. “It est so happens that there are cameras in this area, and they even record audio.”
“You bellied Elma, and you still have the nerve to suggest checking the surveillance footage
“There’s no need for that
I was just a minor issue”
tile Elena remained unusually composed, but her eyes flickered nervously around the room
“Julian, there’s no need for that ena said softly, slipping her arm through his. “Let’s just go home. Besides, this is the coffee shop where Serena works. It wouldn’t be right to
n’s–expression softened with concern as he looked at her. “Elena, you’re so kind. Even after everything, you’re still protecting her.” Sering the tension between them, I quickly stepped in, putting some space between them. “Stop!”
“Serena, what’s your problem now?
meeting his gate firmly I just want to check the surveillance footage. And for the record, I’m not the type to hold grudges.” I added, “And I won’t let anyone slander me. I’m not some par
some pawn in your little love drama, and Trefuse to be part of your games.”
to the counter and pulled up the surveillance footage from earlier.
dar – Eleta said, pank conjun
her voice. “Let’s go. I don’t feel well”
stared at the coldh, Emally, – bijg idine, Julian, seemed to catch on. His eyes widened in disbelief as he turned to Elena.
warning, tears began to spill down Fina’s cheeks. She looked at Julian with a pitiful expression. “Jullan”
vesperation shamed it was as if he were sering a whole new side of Elena, noticing the crack in her perfect facade for the first time ted, taking a step forward and nervously tugging at Julian’s sleeve. “I’m just so scared of losing you
I couldn’t help but bead at how effortlessly Elena played the victim Glancing at Julian, I wondered how he would respond.
experted, with just a few words, Juban forgave her.
I my eyes and watched thero walk away.
miyor bara to the dorm, Lila noticed my annoyed expression and couldn’t help but laugh. “What’s wrong? Who pissed you off?
rk and that pretentious bach really do belong together! Imulleted before recounting the day’s events to Lila.
fila beughed so hard she was rolling around bed “You gotta be joking, Serena Julian is such a moron!”
“At least I put navy 150 Elubsand dollars back,” I said, glancing of my phone screen. The long string of numbers lifted my spirits. For once, I didn’t mind not being able to bully
mart enuigh to lune Elena sit in a spot with surveilance, Serena Otherwise, you’d be the one at a loss today.
