The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 493

"When I found out you were Storm, I did have feelings for you. I won't deny that."

Julian's voice remained even and unreadable.

"I gave you that necklace simply as a wedding gift. There was no other meaning behind it."

"And after I gave it to you, I let go of those feelings."

It was the absolute truth.

Back then, attending her wedding and presenting the gift was his way of getting closure on his secret crush.

The woman he cared for was marrying the man she loved, and he was happy for her.

Their reunion had been entirely coincidental.

Naturally, seeing the person he used to care for meant his heart couldn't remain completely unaffected.

"As for how I've treated you since, it's mostly out of sympathy. It's an instinctual protective urge because you were in a vulnerable place."

"Since I used to care for you, it's only natural that I paid more attention to you than I would to a stranger. But that's simply because my past feelings evolved into something more familial. Just like..."

"Like a brother looking out for his sister."

A brother to a sister?

Jocelyn stared at him, stunned.

Not romantic love, but familial affection?

Was she supposed to believe that?

"Oh, right," Julian added suddenly. "You actually look quite a bit like one of my younger cousins."

Wait, what?

"She's two years younger than you, very lively and sweet. We've been close since we were kids. If there's ever a chance, I'll introduce you."

Jocelyn was thoroughly confused.

Were they even having the same conversation?

Why bring up a cousin out of nowhere?

"Don't tell me I look like your cousin, and that's why you..."

"Exactly!" Julian cut in a little too quickly.

Jocelyn was baffled.

Exactly what? She hadn't even finished her sentence.

"Julian, can you promise me one thing?"

"Name it."

He answered without hesitation, just like always.

Looking back, he had never once said no to any of her requests.

She hoped this time would be no different.

"If I ever find myself in danger again, please don't risk your life to save me. Okay?"

Because your life is worth more than mine.

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