#Chapter 73: A Snake In The Grass

Julian’s POV My first instinct, as with most things Olivia wanted from me nowadays, was to say no. Yet, just as the rejection was on the tip of my tongue, Olivia continued. “I know I’ve been messing up a lot lately,” she said, seeming pitiful yet sincere. “But I swear it’s only because I care so much about you. It’s… challenging for me, watching you when you are around Amber. It’s like you become a different person, and it scares me. I swear I’ve only been trying to protect you all this time.” “You told Amber you were pregnant,” I said. “That put a rift between us that I still haven’t been able to repair.” “I’m sorry about that,” she said. “Truly, I thought it was best at the time. Now I can see that I overstepped. I never wanted to hurt either of you. I thought… well, I wanted to apologize tonight, with this. The wine is something of a peace offering.” After everything that Olivia had done these past few weeks alone, I was skeptical about this apology. But… I truly did feel