Lahat ng Kabanata ng I wish it were you: Kabanata 1191 - Kabanata 1200

That look from Grandpa made Julissa feel a little uneasy.It was clear that Grandpa had something to say to Scott—and it likely had to do with her.Even though he didn’t seem to dislike her, this was their first meeting. If he did have any opinions about her, he wouldn’t necessarily show them right away, would he?That thought made her heart feel a little unsettled.But her brief anxiety was quickly soothed.After Grandpa led them upstairs to the second floor, he said kindly, “It’s quite late already, and you both must be tired from the journey. Get some rest. I have to go out shopping tomorrow morning, and I’ll personally cook something delicious for you two at lunch.”Julissa had heard from Scott that his grandfather enjoyed cooking, but she still quickly waved her hands, saying it would be too much trouble.Grandpa laughed. “What trouble? I heard Julissa’s quite the little gourmet. When the time comes, I’ll need you to help critique my cooking.”Julissa was a bit embarrassed by tha

Julissa instantly let go and retreated to her side of the bed. “Fine, read it then. I wrote it for you anyway. Now that you've read it, I won’t need to write another one the next time I try to leave.”Scott gave a dismissive laugh.Clearly, he didn’t think she’d ever get another chance to escape.Julissa thought he was just bluffing and wouldn’t actually read it aloud for fun. But the moment she turned around, he did start reading—out loud.With that golden voice of his, the one worthy of winning poetry recital awards, he recited with just the right touch of dramatic flair:“Dear Mr. Nichols, by the time you read this letter, I’ll already be gone. Don’t look for me. Don’t worry about me. I’ll take good care of myself...”Julissa was about to go crazy. She yanked the covers over her head in horror.But Scott’s voice didn’t stop:“Without you, I might struggle to find a place this nice, or a job that pays so well. But at least I’ll be able to live happily. I will also...”He paused.“So

Julissa thought for a moment—who among her friends did she and Mr. Nichols both know?There actually weren’t many. And among those few, someone with this level of talent? Practically a rare gem.Combined with Mr. Nichols’s tone, it clearly hinted at someone she wouldn’t expect.“Could it be… Mr. Gregory?”Scott gave her a sidelong glance. “Not bad—you’re actually right.”Seeing she’d guessed correctly, Julissa beamed. After all, in her heart, Mr. Gregory was a bit of an all-round genius.Scott let out a cold snort, clearly displeased. “Hmph. You sure hold him in high regard.”Julissa glanced at him and quickly realized she might’ve praised Gregory too much. She hurried to make amends: “Mr. Nichols, you’re all-powerful too!”“Oh? Could that flattery sound any more fake?”Julissa knew he wasn’t seriously upset, so she just chuckled awkwardly and tried to move on.Still, she couldn’t help looking back at the villa again, admiration in her voice. “But Mr. Gregory really is talented. Not o

"You're awake, Julissa," Grandpa greeted her kindly.Feeling a bit embarrassed, Julissa smoothed her hair and greeted him obediently.When Scott glanced at her, he teased, "I thought you'd sleep until nightfall."Julissa shot him a glare. Who was to blame for how exhausted she was?Still not fully awake, she couldn’t be bothered to argue with him and slumped into a chair nearby, staring blankly at the black and white Go pieces before her.Her head felt foggy again, and her thoughts drifted back to the dream she'd just had—the one with that kind older brother. She couldn’t help but marvel at how strange the brain could be.She had long forgotten the events of that year, and even the brother’s face. At least, she thought she had. But in that dream, she’d remembered it so clearly.Turns out, some people and memories aren't really forgotten—they're just sealed away in some quiet corner of your mind.The more she recalled the face in the dream, the more familiar he seemed. Where had she se

As soon as the blinds closed, Mr. Nichols let loose. With no hesitation, he took the lead—lifting Julissa up by the waist and setting her on the desk.His kiss was both intensely gentle and blazing hot.By the time the two of them were flushed with heat from the kiss, Julissa, face burning, said, “Mr. Nichols, maybe we should stop for today…”Once in the morning, once at noon, and now again in the afternoon—who could possibly take it?Scott smirked. “You’re overthinking it, Miss Hickman. I just wanted to kiss you. Besides, we’ve got somewhere to be—I have something to tell you.”“Where? What is it?”“You’ll find out soon enough,” Scott said, pinching her cheek with a smile.Julissa’s curiosity was instantly piqued. She wanted to know exactly where they were going and what Scott wanted to say.“Mr. Nichols, are you done with work? Can we go now?”“All done. Wipe those tears, let’s go.”Julissa quickly wiped her face. “All set!”Scott shook his head helplessly. “Just like Kola.”Julissa