Chapter 138

There's nothing more dangerous than a jealous woman. Hannah finally let out what she had been holding in, taking a deep breath that seemed to loosen some weight off her chest. She glanced at Anna, who clearly looked stunned, and burst out laughing. "Relax, no need to freak out. Julian's already sorted everything for you, hasn't he?" "I—who says I'm scared!" Anna puffed up her chest, trying hard to put on a fearless front. Watching her, Hannah's smile gradually faded, replaced by a sudden sadness. People always said Julian was cold and distant, but really, what's cold? What's warm? It's just that... he was warm to someone else. Not her, and not even Vera. "Anna, what is it about you that makes him treat you like this?" Hannah muttered to herself as the breeze gently swept her face, her eyes full of confusion. … By the time Anna stepped into the villa, it was almost noon. The cicadas outside were screaming their last melodies of early autumn. Inside the house—dead silent. Not a soul in s