Fourteen

We spent the rest of the evening talking, catching up on everything we had missed during our time apart. It felt like the old times again, and I was glad to have my friend back.

As we were setting the table, Julie tried to start eating, but I quickly stopped her. "Don't touch the food until Mason comes back."

Julie raised an eyebrow, a teasing grin on her face. "See? You're definitely in love with my brother."

I rolled my eyes, trying to hide my embarrassment. "I'm not. We just have dinner together, that's all." Before I married Mason, I always ate dinner by myself and I always felt lonely, but now I'm starting to get used to eating with him. Even though it's silent most times.

Julie didn't look convinced, but she didn't press the issue. Instead, we sat down and continued chatting until Mason came home. My heart did a little flip when I saw him, but I quickly pushed the feelings aside.

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The next day after lectures, I went back to my old home to collect some of my belongings,