He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 502

Scarlett stared at him, the frantic panic in her chest suddenly settling into a strange, grounding sense of security.

In the past, no matter what she did, she had always fought her battles alone. But lately, Julian had closed the distance between them. He didn't avoid the mess, never made excuses, and seemed to drop everything in his own life just to stand by her side. She had never experienced what it felt like to truly have someone in her corner. For a brief second, a wave of profound emotion washed over her.

But along with it came the creeping fear that her chaotic life would drag him down.

"Julian, you've been helping me so much and spending all your time with me lately... what about your work?" she asked, her voice laced with guilt. "I know you have a lot on your plate besides Croft Design Studio. Won't staying by my side like this ruin your own schedule?"

Julian glanced over, seeing the anxiety and apprehension written all over her face. He felt a soft tug at his heartstrings. She was being so exceptionally cautious, terrified of being a burden. It was probably because, in her entire life, no one had ever genuinely taken care of her. She was so independent that even accepting his help made her feel guilty.

The truth was, he was more than willing to put his own life on hold just to walk through this storm with her. He knew this was the darkest period of her life. The divorce battle with Yardley was turning into an all-out war, her daughter was sick in the hospital, and her mother had just been framed. What she needed right now wasn't pity from a pedestal; she needed a solid shoulder to lean on. He had already quietly promised himself that he would guard her and walk her through the mud.

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