Chapter 40
That evening, Barry drove home from the office to plek her. As soon as Julia gat in the car, she glared at i annoyed. “Vou know Tis not feeling well, yet you still want me to have dinner with you“
“Ten taking you to meet à friend,” Harry said:
e side of Harry’s face, clearly
Julia was even more invited. She thought Harry meant it was a business dinner he couldn’t skip, but it was just to meet a friend. There were plenty of was to annoy Julia, bun Harry seemed to have a knack for always hitting a nerve.
Hany, if you’re meeting a friend, shouldn’t you be taking Arya?” Julis asked.
“After all. Arya is not only your true love but also your lover, hit it more prestigious for a man to show up with his lover, proving he’s popular among women she thought.
Harry just glances at Julia with a look of disdain. He was fed up with her endless questions.
Seeing Harry not responding, Julia didn’t bother to push further.
They hadn’t held a wedding party when they married, panly to avoid the hassle but also because Julia didn’t want to immerse herself in Harry’s life. Getting to know, Harry’s friends felt like admitting their marriage was more than just a piper agreement–a realization she was clear–headed about. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the car cooled down as Julia weist silent, which Harry found old. He glanced at her a few more times and saw she close her eyes. He snored. “Why stop talking now? Aren’t you usually sharp–tongued!”
“What’s the point of talking to you? It’s not like you’d answer anyway,” Julia replied, eyes still closed, her voice laced with resignation and amusement. “Since you’re taking me to meet your friend, you must have your reasons”
Harry looked away. He hadn’t really considered why he wanted Julia to meet Asher. From the start of their marriage, he hadn’t planned on letting Julia into his life, let alone introduce her to his friends. Bringing Julia to meet his friends meant bringing her into his social circle, signaling to them that she was his wife. This move inevitably brought their worlds closer together
When quiet settled between them. Julia cracked open an eye in disinterest and spotted Harry chilling with his eyes shut, too. Figuring talking was pointless, she stayed silent.
The atmosphere in the car suddenly turned cold, quiet enough to make Alden feel uncomfortable. Through the rearview mirror, he glanced at Harry, then Julia, noting their strikingly similar postures. Alden silently thought to himself, They’re really a match!
Arriving at the restaurant, Julia and Harry made their way to the private room under the waiter’s guidance.
Asher hadn’t arrived yet, and Julia, not knowing which of Harry’s friends she was about to meet, sipped her coffee out of boredom. Seeing Harry engrossed in his phone, she couldn’t help but say, “Honestly, if I weren’t sitting here, I’d find it hard to believe someone like you could have friends,
Harry looked up, calmly responding. “What do you mean someone like me? Do you think I’m like you, not even a single friend to my name?”
Julia reminded herself not to get annoyed with Harry, but his words were infuriating. She retorted without thinking, “You’re cunning and deceitful, It’s a miracle you have any friends. But I’m different. I simply prefer not to make them.”
“Oh. Id love to see what kind of friends a sarcastic person like you could make,” Harry said.
Julia was tempted to leave, not wanting to give Harry the satisfaction. ‘Sarcastic! I only seem like that around you, she thought
Turning away, Julia refused to engage further, wishing the dinner would end quickly. The last thing she wanted was to another minute in
Harry’s company.
“What’s the use of a handsome face when he always talks sharp! When it comes to being sarcastic, I’m no match for him, she said silently.
Harry hadn’t expected Asher to stand them up. Before he could make the call, Asher’s call came through.
Secing Harry’s expressionless face as he hung up, julia realized Harry’s friend wasn’t showing up. “Looks like your friend isn’t all that reliable, standing us up after making plans. And here I thought you were such a successful guy. Turns out you’re just like me” Julia didn’t miss a beat to lake a jab at Harry.
She was fed up with Harry always mocking and speaking rudely to her.
uninterested in Julia’s commentary, simply ordered the waiter to start serving the dishes
julia hurriedly said, “Then let’s not bother eating. The guest of honor isn’t even here. It’s boring to eat just the two of us. Besides, it’s clear we don’t really want to dine with each other. Id prefer to get home early.”
“We’re eating before we go. Harry ignored Julia’s suggestion and asked the walter to leave.
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