Chapter 441

After Mrs. Martin left, Juliana was so downcast that she completely forgot about lunch. Tomorrow was Arthur’s wedding, and it felt like a heavy stone was pressing down on her chest, making it hard to breathe. What hurt even more was the thought that she wouldn’t be allowed to attend the ceremony—that she wouldn’t get to see Arthur dressed as a groom. Just then, there was a knock at her door. Juliana listlessly got up and opened it—only for her heart to shatter the moment she saw the man standing outside. With a loud bang, she slammed the door shut again. Without warning, tears streamed down her face. She clamped her lips together, pressing a hand over her mouth to stifle any sound that might escape. The man outside had come only to remind her to eat—a small gesture of care. But instead of being welcomed, he had the door slammed in his face. Arthur’s brows furrowed tightly. He raised his hand and knocked again, his voice firm. “Juliana, open the door.” “I’m not hungry,” came her reply t