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Chapter 68 - Ch 68: A Little Help- Part 2

Julie stirred the coffee in front of her slowly, her eyes on the swirling liquid as if it held answers she couldn't voice.

The sound of the café faded around them, muffled by the divider and their silence.

"It's like a dream…and a curse at the same time." 

She finally said, barely above a whisper. 

Nina raised an eyebrow, resting her cheek on one hand. 

"That's dramatic. Are you always like this over lunch?"

Julie smiled faintly. 

I was sure I had a crush on Nero. The way he carried himself, his strength, the mystery… it pulled me in. And for the longest time, I thought I felt the same about him even if I meet him."

Nina straightened just slightly. Her expression didn't change, but her Patron could tell she'd tensed.

Julie continued, slowly. 

"But now, sitting here, I can clearly tell… it's not romantic love. It never was. I do like you, Nina. I admire you. Maybe I even envy you sometimes. But I don't love you. Not like that."

Nina's lips twitched. 

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