Allie sat down, her expression serious. “Scarlett, I need to clear something up. That night, I was with Julian. We were at the food market, having spicy noodles and lamb skewers. I wasn’t lying, but I wasn’t entirely transparent either. That’s on me. I was afraid you’d get upset. Julian’s… well, he’s a bit of a joker, always teasing me, but there’s nothing between us. I swear, there never has been, and there never will be.”Scarlett’s face softened, though guilt lingered in her eyes. “Allie, I’ve been doing some thinking. Julian and I… we’re from completely different worlds. I used to put him on a pedestal, but now, looking at myself—at who I’ve become—I don’t even feel like I deserve to like someone like him. And you? If something ever happened between you two… I’d understand. I’d even give you my blessing.”Allie couldn’t help but laugh, shaking her head. “Scarlett, that’s never going to happen. Julian’s just a friend.”Scarlett studied her carefully. “Are you sure? Because it seem
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