#Chapter 267: Love Or Obsession

I sneaked out of the bathroom while Nicholas stayed to clean the lipstick off and adjust his clothes. As the leading man, he had to be certain that he looked perfect. I insisted. Someone would be sure to notice if even a hair of his was out of place, and then our relationship could be threatened. As I entered the room where most of the others waited, I looked around for Julian, but he wasn’t waiting with the others. Perhaps he was watching the show? I checked in with Elva. She was with Veronica now. Most of Veronica’s scenes were over so she could watch her during Susie and my remaining scenes. Knowing Elva was in good hands, I sneaked out of the sitting room to peak in on the play itself from the actual backstage. Admittedly, I cared more about finding and confronting Julian than I did about the actual play, but I ended up hitting two birds with one stone. Julian was onstage, in a scene with Bridget, and they were arguing. “You act like I’m the villain, but where is my restitutio