Chapter 8
Julian drove me home, where we ran into my sister.]]
She smiled calmly and said:[]
“Julian, I’ve always known you’re steady and thoughtful. I believe you’re not impulsive–you must truly love Vivian.“[]
Julian immediately became shy.[]
“Did you see through me that easily?”
Watching Julian blush nervously reminded me of something buried deep in my memory.
That day, I went looking for Henry.
I accidentally walked into the bathroom–nearly died of embarrassment.[]
Who Who would have thought Julian was there… holding my shirt, eyes closed, absorbing my scent with a completely blissful expression?]
I screamed in shock./.
Julian instantly snapped back to reality, face crimson, clearly more panicked than I was.[]
“Vivian, please don’t scream. I was wrong. I swear I won’t do this again…”
He covered my mouth with his hand, eyes wide with guilt and shame.
From that day on, Julian became serious whenever he saw me, no longer as gentle as before.[]
“Vivian, I truly like you. I’ve liked you since we were children.“[]
“You’ve always been my sunshine–bright and lively. You make my heart race.” “0
Julian looked at me tenderly and affectionately.
“But I’m eight years older than you, and Dad had already arranged your engagement to Henry, so I had to hide my feelings.“]]
“I watched you laugh and play with Henry from afar. I couldn’t bear it–I threw myself into overseas work just to escape thoughts of you.“]
Julian pulled me into his arms with a satisfied sigh.[]
“But fate is kind. I got a second chance. Now I can finally love you openly.“[]
Then he grabbed my hand and gently patted his face with it.[]
“Ow! That hurt–I guess this really jo
My sister rolled her eyes.
a dream,.“[]
“Julian, I really can’t handle seeing you all romantic. You’re more bearable when you’re serious.“[]
She rubbed her arms as if she couldn’t stand it.]
“No, I can’t stay here with you two. I’m leaving.”
With that, she rushed upstairs.]
That night, Julian held me tight and told me many things.
When I was twelve and fell down the mountain, Julian alone hiked into the canyon to find me and rushed me to the hospital.]]
But when I woke up, I saw Henry by my bedside and thought he had saved me.
When I was sixteen and got harassed by thugs on my way home from school, Julian secretly tracked them down, taught them a lesson, and made them apologize to me.]
When I turned eighteen, my coming–of–age party became the talk of New York–a private jet delivered 9,999 roses, making me feel like the most special girl in the world.
That was also from him.]
…..]
It turned out Julian had always been there, silently appearing at every important moment of my life.[]
His love was deep, steady–and invisible until now.[]
He held me and talked all night. The next day, he said with a hint of regret:[]
“Vivian, I have a meeting in France. I’ll be back in two days.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll transfer the company back home soon. I just want to be with you.“]]
He pressed a deep kiss to my forehead and left reluctantly.]
After Julian left, I was about to sleep when arguing voices came from downstairs.]
I got up and went down coming face to face with Henry, furious, who grabbed my wrist.
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“Vivian, don’t marry Julian. He’s cold and serious, and eight years older than you. He can’t make you happy.“]
I broke free and rolled my eyes.]]
Henry’s face was covered in wounds, looking disheveled.
“Henry, we’ve already broken our engagement. I’m your brother’s fiancee now. You need to respect me.”
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Henry pressed me against the smooth wall, demanding:
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“Julian is impotent–everyone in New York knows it. Do you really want to marry him and spend the rest of your life in a cold bed?”
