Chapter 442

After dinner, Arthur received a phone call and stepped out first. Juliana didn’t return to her room. Instead, she went down to the garden and sat there, gazing blankly at the star-filled sky. The night sky here was crystal clear, with the Milky Way stretching across the horizon — a breathtaking sight. Juliana thought to herself, If only I could stay like this forever — sharing meals with him, seeing him every day. She didn’t ask for more; just this would be enough. But the very next moment, she let out a bitter laugh. Wasn’t she already being greedy? What right did she have to remain by his side like this forever? Lately, she had sensed a clear change in Arthur. She still remembered their first meeting — how furious he had been, as if he might kill her. Back then, Arthur’s emotions had been volatile, his demeanor cold and aristocratic, and his pride — unshakable. But now, although he still kept his distance, it felt as though nothing in the world could truly interest him anymore. As if