Chapter 161

"Alright." Hearing Julian's promise, a faint smile finally crept onto Lucy's pale, weary face. Her eyes softened as she looked at him, a mix of relief and gratitude in them. She had been holding herself together in front of Anna this whole time, but now all that tension had completely let go. Just one glance and anyone could tell she wasn't well. If it weren't for that trace of strength still in her eyes, she looked like she'd aged a whole decade. She leaned slightly against the wall, like she was recalling something. "Anna always acts all carefree and nothing-can-touch-me kind of vibe, but deep down, she's so timid. So fragile. She just hides it behind that tough shell. If she knew I was like this... I don't even want to imagine how hard she'd cry." Julian remembered her red, puffy eyes and the way her voice had trembled when she said, "Julian, I'm scared." "She won't cry," he replied quietly. At least not in front of Lucy. More likely, she'd curl up somewhere and cry in silence. "Rig