Julia’s POVIn the photo, Scarlet was talking to someone in a café.The image on my phone screen held my attention like a vice. Scarlet was in the image with a man sitting across from her. Her face was focused slightly away, mid-conversation, a half-smile playing on her lips and that of the man. I was confused as to who the man was and why Jake had sent the photo to me.Lucas, seated across the table, must have noticed my change in demeanor as I wasn’t eating. My eyes were focused on my phone. “Something wrong?”I stiffened, forcing my expression into neutrality. “Nothing,” I replied, too quickly as my gaze met his with a smile. His gaze lingered on me, skeptical, but he let it drop.The dinner continued without further interruption and soon, the time passed in a blur. Mr. Samuel, who had been in high spirits throughout the meal, escorted us to the door as we stood to leave. “Lucas, make sure to send Julia home safely.”I gave a polite nod but turned to Lucas as we stepped outside. “
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