Chapter 335

Go back to Smokefall with him? He’s from the Allen family! Claire instantly tensed up. Her gut reaction to anything Allen was straight-up rejection. Before Julian could even open his mouth, she blurted out, “Thank you, Mr. Allen, but I really don’t want to leave Cloudmere. I don’t want to mess up my current life.” The firmness in her voice barely covered up the panic underneath. She was scared—scared that leaving would tear her world apart and drag her into something even worse. Julian could feel the unease beneath her calm surface. He gently pulled her into his arms. “It’s just a suggestion, no one’s forcing you to go.” “And let’s be real, he’s like a walking target. You go with him, I’ll be losing sleep over it,” he added. Daniel: “…” Bro, I’m literally standing right here. Am I invisible now? Julian casually glanced at Daniel, raising an eyebrow. “I’d miss her too much—I might actually get love-sick.” Daniel’s eyes widened. He did not just say that. Was that really coming from his a