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Chapter 72 Peace (IV)
Confused, Lily suddenly heard the blare of a car horn. She looked up, stunned—it was Julian's car. Why had he come to pick her up himself?
This was the university town, bustling with people coming and going. Fearing recognition, she hurriedly dashed across the street, pulled open the car door, and slid inside without a second thought, asking, "Where's Jame?"
Julian's lips tightened as he replied, "He's busy!" His petulant tone was almost childlike.
Lily couldn't fathom what was bothering him and sat in silence, her face a mask of quiet contemplation.
Once they had left the university town behind, Julian Sterling asked, "Was that the guy you went sketching with? What did he want?"
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