The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 119

Claire gazed down at the texts, a victorious smirk spreading across her face.

She quickly typed back.

[Don't do anything rash. How is she harassing you?]

[She touched me.]

Claire burst out laughing. She could vividly picture Miles's stony, furious scowl as he forcefully endured Vivian's presence.

Tapping her screen, she replied.

[Hold tight. I'm on my way to rescue you.]

Setting her phone aside, she flashed Julian an apologetic smile.

"I'm so sorry, Julian, but there's an emergency at the hospital. I have to run."

Julian nodded, the light in his eyes dimming. He forced a genial smile. "Did Dr. Zimmerman call you?"

Claire nodded firmly. "This meal is on me!"

"Claire!" Julian suddenly stood up, calling out to her.

The warm amber lighting made his gaze look exceptionally tender. Stripping away his casual demeanor, he spoke with raw sincerity.

"There's actually something I've wanted to tell you for a long time."

Pausing to gather his courage, his voice turned clear and resolute. "I have feelings for you. I've liked you ever since the first day we met in college, since the days you mentored me at OCHH Luxury."

The sudden confession caught Claire off guard.

Looking into his painfully earnest eyes, a wave of complex emotion washed over her. Julian was a great guy—sunny, gentle, and completely on her wavelength. But...

"Julian, I'm sorry. I'm already pursuing someone else."

Claire was brutally, unapologetically honest.

Julian stiffened. "Is it Miles?"

She nodded.

Smiling bitterly, he asked in a whisper, "Do you really love him that much?"

Claire froze.

She had never actually stopped to consider that question.

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