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Chapter 503

Author: Lean
When she called him "Jules," Julian went completely still. That single word seemed to travel through his eardrums and down his veins, setting every nerve alight until even his spine tingled.

It was the first time since their reunion that she had willingly used that name again—the way she used to.

If not for Tiffany living across the hall, he might not have been able to restrain himself. No, he couldn't restrain himself anyway.

He twisted open his door and stepped into the hallway, ignoring Raymond's half-hearted call from the couch. "Where are you going this late?"

Julian didn't answer. He walked straight out of the apartment.

On the other end of the call, Sydney stayed quiet. Only the faint sounds of her moving came through—closing curtains, climbing into bed.

Then she said teasingly, "If not, then I guess it's just me being sentimental."

Julian's reply came low and rough. "Come out for a second."

"What?" She froze, uncertain what he meant. But she knew him. He was always meas
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