Chapter 15

"Julie, have you seen the news? Damien and Callie are doomed." Henry's voice softened the moment the call connected. On the other end came Juliet's calm voice. "I don't care anymore, Henry. My classes are really intense, so I probably won't be able to visit you anytime soon." Henry sighed and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at a tower just some distance away. "...Maybe that's for the best. Staying far away from all this mess is a blessing in disguise. Oh, and how are you getting along with Nate?" The siblings tactfully skipped the heavier topic, and Henry smoothly changed the subject. "He treats me pretty well, and we visited an art exhibition last week." Juliet's voice lightened a little. It was clear her spirits had lifted somewhat. "That's good. He's pretty decent in all aspects, but you don't have to force yourself either." "Got it, Henry. Don't worry about me—" Juliet's voice was abruptly cut off, and Henry heard an unfamiliar voice in the background. So