Chapter 18

Julia originally thought that after what happened that day, she wouldn't see Dylan again for a long time. But only two days later, she saw him standing nearby her doorstep again. After suppressing the annoyance in her heart, she lowered her head and sent a quick message. Then, she took a few steps in his direction but still kept some distance between them and asked coldly, "Why are you here?" He seemed ignorant of her annoyance. His expression was humble, like that of someone with unrequited love, desperate to prove his sincerity to the woman he loved. "Jules…" His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were scarily bloodshot. He looked exhausted, yet there was not a hint of fatigue in his gaze, only a joyful eagerness to please. Unfortunately, she was not having it. "Mr. Schneider, I think it's more appropriate if you address me as Ms. Thalman. After all, we're not close enough to address each other by our nicknames." Her tone was icy, and her words were like a bucket of cold