Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 2447

“It was best if I was trained to protect myself, so my parents sent me to martial arts classes when I was only a few years old. I was talented and became highly skilled in it after about ten years.

“Of course, I’ll still be at a disadvantage when many people come at me all at once. If it weren’t for you rescuing me the night I ran into the motorcycle gang, I would’ve been in trouble.

“No matter what, you saved my life. Although you have a noble character and refused my offer to return the favor, I don’t want to stay indebted to you. I was only trying to repay you by registering as a member at your gym and paying you via fees.

“Sorry for lying to you, Ms. Crawford.”

Quinn stared at Julian and he grew nervous from her stare. He was scared she would be furious at his deceptions.

Besides, his explanation was still a lie. The only truth was that he was skilled in martial arts.

“Were you using your friend’s lying story to test my limits about being lied to?”

Quinn was a straightforward person but not a fool. She did not think the story was related to him when he spoke of it, but she could not help but think of it that way after hearing what he had just said.

He must have revealed his abilities after hearing her opinions about being lied to.

The revelation could also be pure coincidence, as he had to save her when she was in danger earlier.

Julian blushed. “You’re right. I wanted to come clean after finding out you didn’t like being deceived, but I couldn’t find the right words. Since I showed my skills during the emergency just now, it was an opportunity for me to tell the truth.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Crawford. It was terribly wrong of me to lie to you.”

Quinn asked, “Is there anything else that you’re keeping for me? I can forgive your stupid method of repaying me, but I truly treat you as a friend. I won’t dare to be friends with you anymore if you do this again.