Fifty Three

Mason stood inside Damon’s living room, glancing at the suitcases packed near the doorway. He raised an eyebrow, wondering what was going on. He knew that Damon had originally intended to leave for Australia if things didn’t work out with Julie, but leaving like this was not a good idea. He couldn’t leave when he was so upset when things between him and Julie were so… damaged.

Julie was already devastated that she thought Damon, who she had known almost all her life, was disgusted by her. He couldn’t leave without talking to her, it wasn’t right, and Mason was determined to protect both his sister and his friend.

Damon would regret leaving Julie behind like this.

When Damon came downstairs, his expression hardened when he saw Mason.

"What are you doing here, Mason?"

Mason glanced at the luggage.

"Going somewhere?"

"I'm leaving for Australia tomorrow." Damon sighed as he sat down.

"And you weren't going to tell me?" Mason frowned.

Damon shrugged. "It's not like you've been kee