The flavor, mingled with the essence of the sauce's aroma, saturates the duck offal, leaving behind a lingering fragrance on the palate and an endless aftertaste. The taste is so exceptional that it evokes a profound emotional response!Initially, he grappled with a minor hesitation deep within his heart. Perhaps he contemplated critiquing the dishes as unappetizing, irrespective of their true taste. Such a declaration could drive Julia to part ways with his brother.However, the idea of doing so felt tremendously ungrateful.Realization dawned upon him! He was resolute now because the dishes crafted by Julia were genuinely mouthwatering!"How does it taste?" Julia's unwavering confidence in her culinary skills resonated with her question.Shiloh lowered his head slightly; his cheeks tinged with a blush he tried to suppress. After a tentative bite, he looked up at Julia, his determination evident as he gritted his teeth. "Julia."Julia experienced a moment of surprise. Her comment to
As Cameron stole a glance, her eyes seemed poised to leap from their sockets.What had she witnessed? Jared and Julia shared a gaze – that was understandable. But the proximity between them was nearly intimate enough for a kiss.And they were still looking - still gazing! It felt unending!Cameron's frustration surged, her visible resentment screaming "jealousy."After a moment of tense pause, Cameron mustered a strained smile and approached Julia."I've heard that Julia is quite the pianist. Would I be privileged enough to hear you play a piece?"Jared's gaze turned cold, directing an icy beam at Cameron.As his chilly look bore into her, a pang of jealousy shot down Cameron's spine, gripping her in its hold.If her glare could incinerate, she would've reduced Julia to ashes!Shiloh, observing the unfolding situation, recognized that Cameron was purposely trying to provoke Julia.While he acknowledged Julia's attractiveness, he also understood that Cameron possessed a superior talent
"If I told you I'm self-taught, would you believe it?" Julia posed the question, a slight curve gracing her lips as she looked at Jared.In truth, she wasn't fabricating. Her piano skills were just one example – many of her talents were honed through self-guided learning. With an IQ exceeding 300, swift learning was almost second nature to her."It's fine if you don't want to disclose it," Jared replied calmly. Even before her piano performance, he had glimpsed her medical prowess on more than one occasion, leading him to suspect a connection to the fabled Divine Doctor. Nonetheless, he recognized her reluctance to share these facets of her life, and he knew that pressing further would be futile.Julia's lips curled into a playful smile. "Well, I'm being truthful. Whether you believe it or not is up to you."Ten minutes later, they arrived home. As Julia stepped out of the car, she noticed Jared remained seated, unmoving."Why aren't you getting out?""I have something to attend to.
Darn it!She was caught red-handed!Julia clutched the man's shirt with an overwhelming sense of nervousness.Should she run for it?No, that wasn't an option. She wasn't the same independent Julia from her previous life. She had someone to worry about now, someone she couldn't leave behind.Conrad, she couldn't afford to be careless.Escaping was out of the question. In her current situation, fleeing wouldn't provide any comfort. And besides, she had a valid reason for being here.But finding a suitable reason for breaking into a man's room in the middle of the night and getting caught was a challenge in itself.As Julia grappled with the problem, Jared approached her."Look up at me."His voice echoed above her, sending a shiver down her spine. Should she meet his gaze?Not looking up would make her appear guilty. But what if he reads something from her face?Before she could decide, Jared's hand gently lifted her chin, tilting her small face upward to meet his gaze.Caught off guar
Julia rose to her feet immediately, withdrawing her hand from the man's large palm, and regarded Jared in astonishment."I told you I won't engage in any inappropriate actions. You're just going to sleep here," Jared clarified.His motive behind this was to test whether sharing a bed with someone could help alleviate his insomnia. He had been seeking an opportunity to verify this hypothesis, and since the last time he had spent the night with Julia, his insomnia had worsened considerably. He feared that this would have detrimental effects on his health if it persisted.As these thoughts swirled in Jared's mind, Julia took a few steps back, each retreat accompanied by a growing sense of unease.Jared felt a pang of displeasure at Julia's behavior. Was he so fearsome, a predator she needed to escape?"It seems like you've misunderstood something. I genuinely don't have any romantic intentions toward you," Julia began, observing the swift change in Jared's demeanor."What do you mean? Yo
After subconsciously stopping Julia's hand from exploring further, Jared kept sleeping in that same position.Julia tried to pull her hand back, but the guy's grip got tighter every time. Stuck, she eventually got pretty worn out from the struggle.Letting out a big yawn, Julia shut her eyes, and before she knew it, she was knocked out.The following day, Jared woke up early. Glancing at his side, he saw Julia cozied up in his arms. A smug grin then spread across his face.'I knew it,' he thought. 'I just need her by my side, and I'll sleep like a champ.'Meanwhile, Shiloh rolled out of his room in his wheelchair when he saw Julia's door ajar. Curious, he attempted to peek in, but Jared suddenly came out."B-Bro..." he called, dumbfounded. "Why are you—"Jared glared at him, shushing him mid-sentence."No, bro, seriously. What were you doing in Julia's room?!" Shiloh went on but in a hushed voice this time."Couldn't sleep," Jared replied like it was no big deal.But in the back of hi
"Wait, what?" Shiloh's eyebrows shot up in surprise as Julia's words hit him.'Is she actually planning to crash a wedding?''Did she still have feelings for Carter?'Now, what Jared had always suspected was proven true: Julia tied the knot with him to stir the pot and mess with her ex-fiancé's head.It made sense, though.Julia and Carter practically grew up as peas in a pod, tight as two coats of paint. Giving up on that kind of bond wouldn't be easy.But it was fine— at least to Shiloh. As long as Julia cut ties with his brother, he was cool with whatever she was up to."Don't tell Jared," Julia urged, knowing the latter would stop her if he caught wind of her plan."You got it; my lips are sealed," Shiloh nodded in agreement."All right, I'm done eating. I'm going out, and I probably won't return tonight. I'll let your brother know," Julia stated, setting her utensils down.Shiloh, who usually liked staying out of things, couldn't help but ask, "Will you meet Carter or what?"Juli
"Julia? What brings you here?" Carter furrowed his eyebrow, confusion was evident in his expression.But the same question was on the tip of Julia's tongue. 'Does he live here now?'No matter how Julia racked her brain, she couldn't recall Carter having a place in this neighborhood. But by the looks of it, Unit 91 seemed to be his.And then it hit Julia like a brick— Carter and Vivien were about to seal the deal.'Could this be their marital home?'Thinking about this, Julia couldn't help but laugh at herself.'Oh, Julia... 'Julia and Carter had grown up side by side, a pair of childhood sweethearts. She even believed he was her entire world. But the way he treated Vivien now than he did to her was like comparing day and night.Setting aside her emotional turmoil, Julia composed herself and sarcastically replied, "Why? You can live here, and I can't?"Under Julia's laser-focused stare, Carter felt kinda squirmy but couldn't put his finger on why.Just then, Vivien cleared her throat