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“Th-thank you so much, Lian.”Ten minutes had passed since Julian drove away from her house when Sarah finally spoke. “I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t been able to come.” She lowered her head, unable to hide how embarrassed she felt about troubling him.“It’s okay. I told you, whenever you need help, I’m always ready to help. So don’t feel awkward about it.” Julian smiled and glanced briefly at Sarah.“But this is about … my personal problem, Mas. It’s embarrassing enough that you’ve gotten this involved,” Sarah murmured, still too shy to look at him.“It’s okay. I really don’t mind. It’s just like helping anyone else—” Julian’s words were cut short when he stopped the car at a red light.The ringing of his phone interrupted them for a moment. It was a video call, and Bianka’s face im

Declan growled in frustration. His hands clenched tightly around the steering wheel before he slammed his fists against it several times. He deeply regretted his foolish decision to follow Julian’s car, only to discover that Julian really was taking Sarah to his family’s event.A sudden ache pierced Declan’s chest, as if he had been struck by a scorching hot ball. It became even worse when, from a distance, he saw Julian holding Sarah’s hand as he introduced the woman who had once adored Declan to his family. Guilt quickly washed over Declan when he remembered how foolishly he had allowed Natalie to deceive him.Suddenly, thousands of memories came rushing back. Sarah had always been there to welcome him home after. She had always spoken to him with such sweetness whenever they spent time together. And there was the spoiled, affectionate side of her that she only ever showed when they were alone. Yet all those memories vanished the moment Julian

“Geez, Sarah… if you’re sick, you should see a doctor instead of whining and asking me to scrape your back,” Mia complained from behind her best friend.“You’re not doing it willingly?” Sarah asked, putting on a pitiful expression.“It’s not that I mind. I’m just surprised. A pretty girl like you actually likes getting scraped like this? Come on, just go see a doctor, okay? You still have a fever.” Mia checked Sarah’s forehead before bursting into laughter.“It’s just a cold. Why make such a big deal and rush to the doctor? I’m not that fragile!”“Please. You’re definitely spoiled. Robert’s precious daughter, all pretty and delicate, yet your back is covered in those red streaks. At least get a tattoo like mine. You know, the kind that looks like a love bite.” Mia slightly pulled down the collar of her blouse.“You perverte

Sunday morning, Sarah was surprised once again to find Julian already dressed neatly and casually chatting with her father in the gazebo beside the house. He looked relaxed in a Burberry flannel shirt, dark blue jeans, and a dark-colored cap.“Lian,” Sarah greeted him, making Julian blink.But the moment he saw her, his eyes lit up like a little boy who had just been handed a brand-new toy. “So you’re really feeling better now?” Julian exclaimed, his eyes sparkling.“Of course I can’t stay sick forever. It’d be troublesome if Dr. Winona had to keep coming here.” Sarah walked toward her father with a small smile.The Dr. Winona Sarah mentioned was Bianka’s personal physician. When Sarah had stubbornly refused to see a doctor a month earlier, Julian had simply made one phone call to the family doctor and asked her to come straight to Sarah’s house.That was Julian for you. Always full

               Throughout the drive home, Sarah remained mostly silent, staring at the folder containing the important documents she had finally accepted because she didn't want to make Norah sad or disappointed again. Even though she was certain she would never use the house or cars given to her by Declan's family, Sarah still appreciated the gesture.“Lost in thought, hmm?” Julian's calm voice made Sarah turn toward him, a smile appearing on her face almost instantly.“No, I’m just...”“Don't think too much about what Auntie said. She only said those things because she cares about you.” Julian paused before asking, “Hmm... where do you want to go after this?”“Just take me home,” Sarah replied lazily.“You'll be alone at home, right? Won't you get even more bored?”“True. I have been bore