Chapter 262

"Who's being petty now?" Even with her thick skin, Anna couldn't help the blush that crept up her face after that very public display of affection. Still, a warm little wave of joy surged in her chest. A boyfriend who shows you off proudly? Total keeper. Her ego got a nice little boost, and whatever tiny tantrum she was brewing earlier had already vanished into thin air. Linking her arm around Julian's like a clingy little octopus, she tilted her head with exaggerated sweetness and asked, "So, what movie are we watching?" It wasn't like Anna wanted to act all cutesy on purpose, but hey—competition was fierce. Didn't she just spot a group of thirsty girls eyeing her man like he was free-range, grass-fed beef at a farmer's market? No way she was letting anyone else get their hands on her lucky find after twenty-something years of singlehood. Anna held onto her "cabbage" like a lifeline while said "cabbage" gazed at a movie poster nearby, considering. "That one," Julian said. The poster s