Winifred nodded, her eyes darkening. It seemed like Fay had different feelings for her sister.

Is it really just an absence of emotions? bWinifred /bwondered. She remembered hearing about an experiment–a cruel one that turned people into emotionless machines. In the end, everyone who conducted the experiment died.

“We’ll co

again tomorrow. Let’s head out”

“Alright.” Winifred hooked her arm through Sienna’s, shooting Julian a displeased blook /bas she purposefully pulled Sienna a little further away from him

Julian, without betraying any emotion, slowed his steps and btrailed /bbehind them

bBack /bat the vi, Winifred noticed Julian bfollowing /bthem and asked with a frown, “Don’t tell me you’reing in with us.”

She crossed her arms over her chest, fixing Julian with ba /bsharp re.

Julian basked /bhonestly. “Can’t I?”

No way, obviously not. Winifred shot back.

Julian turned his head to look at Siennab, /bhis eyes showing a trace of aggrieved hurt.

“What are you staring at? Hurry up band /bbleave/b, Winifred snappedb. /b

She stepped protectively in front of Sienna, thinking, ‘Shameless. Trying to use bthat /bface to bcharm /bSienna

A flicker of something unreadable bshed /bin Sienna’s usually cool eyes. “Winifred, he’s my friend. Let him in.”

Winifred shot Julian ba /bvicious re.

Julian gave a polite smile, warm band /bsoothing, like a gentle spring breeze. Every little gesture radiated his gentle nature.

Watching the two of them walk side by side, Winifred felt jealousy bubbling up inside her, like someone was stealing away she cared about most.

the

person

Her heart felt stuffy and miserable.

“Miss Winifred, please don’t be upset. A few bdays /bago, Miss Enna ran into some trouble, and Mr. Ford helped her out. That’s why she let him stay. Reno exined.

After hearing that, all the bgloom /band jealousy in Winifred’s heart vanished binstantly/b.

“So it was just because of a debt of gratitude, Winifred thought

Just as she was about to go inside, a voice called out from behind her, “bWait/b, wait for me.

It was Sean Lecter.

What is he doing here? Winifred wondered.

“bStop /bright there! Who said byou /bcould follow bus/bb?/b” Winifred frowned, her cold gazending on bhim/b.

Sean bshrank /bhis neck. “I’m broke. My phone was pawned to pay for the clothes you bought me, and my people won’t be able to bpick /bme up for a few more days. So I came to borrow some money from my bcousin/b.

Winifred was at a total loss for words

Julian handed him a card. “Five million. That bshould /bcover your expenses for the next bfew /bdays”

Sean nced at thevish vi, with all its bodyguards and tight security, and asked cautiously, “Julian, are you bliving /bwith your wife

Julian replied. “We don’t have that kind of rtionship yet. Don’t call her your wife, or it might cause misunderstandings Just call her

Miss Hart

Sean nodded. His cousin was the absolute best–gentle, refined, polite, always so humble and gracious. Honestly, he was the perfect guy in every possible way. He’d looked up to him ever since he was a kid.

I’ve already asked rk to send a few people over to protect you. You don’t have to worry about anything bthese /bnext few bdays/b,” Julian

bSean /bwas genuinely moved. bJulian/b, you’re the best.”

“Go bahead/b,” Julian bsaid/b.

“Okay.” Sean replied.

Winifred listened to their conversation, lowering bher /bgaze. She couldn’t help but admit bthat /bJulian really was a good guy. He wasn’t pushy, but he wasn’t a pushover.

“Miss Winifred, I’m cookingter. Is there anything you’d like to eat?” Julian asked.

Winifred huffed. “bWhatever/b,” and stomped upstairs to find Sienna, thinking. No way you’re buying me off that easily.”

*Sienna, do you like Julian?” Winifred asked bluntly.

Sienna paused mid–signature, looked up at her, and said, “Yeah, I like him.”

Winifred thought, I knew it. Ever since that guy showed up, she’s bbeen /bdifferent baround /bhim!

“So… Would you leave us to be with him? Winifred asked, her voice awkward and uncertain. Deep down, she felt sensitive and fragile, afraid that bnow /bSienna was back, someone else might take her away bagain/b.

Sienna wrapped her arm around Winifred’s shoulders and pulled her into a hug. “No, I’ll never leave you. Not ever”

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