Chapter 266

Julian came to a stop and turned back to face her. "What do you want to ask?" Ask what? Ask why Sophia ditched Sam, why she didn't bother giving him a heads-up if she couldn't make it, or why she was hanging out with Adrian? There was a million things she wanted to ask. Anna waved her hand, clearly annoyed. "Too much to even list. Ugh, no point—telling you won't help. Just wait here a sec; I'll be right back." She'd barely taken two steps when Julian pulled her back and pointed at the hospital room. "You were gonna go in right now?" "Huh? Is that a problem?" Anna blinked, then gave a nod. Julian lowered his head and, under her puzzled gaze, cupped her face gently. His palm was rough but warm, and his fingers traced along her face so softly it felt like tiny sparks followed in their wake. Anna's body trembled slightly. She had to lean into him just to stay upright, like a vine curling close for support. Her head tilted up on its own, eyes locking with his deep, almost inky gaze. "Anna,