Chapter 84 Do You Hate Me
Chapter 84 Do You Hate Me
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If Sidonie had really opened the urn for inspection at the time, she’d probably be looking at a three–year prison sentence right now.
Honestly, if the military hadn’t stepped in first, Quinn would’ve taken action herself after Montague and Arlene were properly laid to rest.
She could never forgive Sidonic for insulting her parents‘ remains like that.
Since Sidonie did it, she had to face the consequences.
As for Trent, he was nothing more than a stranger to her now.
Laura chatted with Quinn a bit longer before asking, “So where are you staying now? At the house in your hometown?”
“No. That place has been empty for years, and it’s really run–down. Not livable. I’ll probably fix it up someday when I have time. Right now, I’m staying at Julius‘ mansion,” Quinn said.
“What?” Laura’s voice on the other end of the line shot up in pitch. “You’re living at Julius‘ mansion? Are you two… living together? When did that happen?”
Quinn rubbed her temples. “It’s not what you think. I’m temporarily acting as Julius‘ bodyguard for three months. Once that’s over, we’ll go our separate ways.”
Laura was baffled. “Why are you his bodyguard?”
“It’s complicated. Let’s just say I was asked to do it.” Quinn kept it vague. After all, this involved the military, and there were things she couldn’t talk about.
“Got it,” Laura said. As her longtime friend, she immediately understood that Quinn couldn’t reveal everything.
“But still, you’ll be around him for three months. Be careful. Isn’t he known for being unpredictable? What if he suddenly snaps and takes it out on you?” Laura warned.
Quinn’s mind flashed back to the funeral parlor in Jexburgh, where Julius had respectfully bowed three times to her parents‘ urn; the sight of him standing at the entrance of the Bridger family’s ancestral hall waiting for her; and earlier, when he said he wanted to see her parents off.
“He… actually has a good side too,” Quinn said. “Maybe he’s not as bad as the rumors say.”
People said Julius was crazy, unstable, and dangerous.
But last night, she’d seen a side of him that was vulnerable, like a lost child.
“Wow, you’re not falling for him, are you?” Laura asked. Honestly, with the way Julius looked, it wasn’t that hard to imagine.
“No! You’re overthinking it!” Quinn rolled her eyes in exasperation. “I’m not stupid. Why would I fall for Julius?”
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“Really? Well, if you’re sure, then great. Once you’re back in Jexburgh, I’ll introduce you to some proper guys!” Laura said enthusiastically. However, on the other end of the phone, there was only silence.
“Quinnie? What’s wrong?” Laura asked.
“It’s nothing. Something just came up. I’ll call you later!” Quinn quickly ended the call, then turned to see Julius standing at her bedroom door, his expression unreadable.
When had he even gotten there? And how much of that conversation had he overheard?
Their eyes met in silence, then Julius suddenly walked up to her.
He opened his mouth and said in a low voice, “So falling for me would mean you’re stupid?”
Quinn thought, Cr*p, he heard that?
They just stared at each other.
The air between them seemed to freeze.
Julius leaned in slightly, his eyes fixed on her as he murmured, his breath warm, “Or… do you just really hate me?”
His usually cold, unreadable eyes suddenly shimmered with something else, almost like a subtle pull, as if trying to draw her in.
“I don’t hate you,” Quinn said, lifting her chin to meet his gaze. “But you know I just got divorced. I’m not looking to get involved with anyone right now. And besides, it’s not like you have feelings for me either.”
“What if I told you I have feelings for you? Would you feel the same way about me?” Julius asked.
Quinn blinked, caught off guard. What is he trying to say? “I told you, I’m not planning to fall for anyone
you back.” right now. So even if you like me, I’m not going to like
“And in the future? Do you think you’ll fall for someone then?” he pressed,
“Who knows what’ll happen in the future?” Quinn retorted.
Julius narrowed his eyes slightly, then suddenly smiled. “Exactly. Who knows what the future holds?“.
Maybe it was everything that had happened during the day, but that night, Quinn had trouble falling asleep.
Just as she was tossing and turning, she suddenly heard a faint sound coming from the room next door.
She jolted upright, then quietly stepped out of her room, just in time to see Julius downstairs.
ing his and heading
When he saw her, a flicker of surprise passed through his eyes. “You really are a good bodyguard.”
