Chapter 17
“Jules, are you feeling unwell? You’ve been spacing out all day.”
Juliet’s heart jolted. She stood frozen for several seconds under Zachary’s watchful gray eyes before snapping back to herself.
“I’m fine,” she said, retreating half a step. The warmth in her palm vanished, yet the skin there seemed to burn even hotter.
The meal was prepared quickly. Barbeque ribs, a fresh vegetable salad, and mushroom soup. They were simple, home-style dishes.
The two sat facing each other at the small dining table. There was a hint of awkwardness in the air.
“Try it. I haven’t cooked this in a while. I’m not sure if it’s still as good as I remember, Zachary said as he picked up a rib and placed it on her plate. On the white plate, the rib glistened, coated in a glossy barbecue glaze.
“Thank you for cooking, Zach.”
“It was nothing. Come on. Try our joint effort.”
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Juliet lifted the rib and took a bite. The meat was falling-off-the-bone tender, sweet, and tangy, just the way she liked it.
“It’s delicious. I love it!” Juliet praised him sincerely. “Zach, is there anything you can’t do?”
The smile on Zachary’s face deepened, like sunlight on a warm afternoon.
This meal made Juliet feel exceptionally at ease. Zachary was good at setting the mood. Not matter the topic, he could always pick it up and make it interesting. From stock market fluctuations to an obscure old film. From a new gallery exhibition to embarrassing stories
about a teacher from their school days.
His voice was gentle and pleasant, like a finely turned cello. For a moment, Juliet almost had an illusion. It was as if she and he were the perfect match. If Zachary had been the person she’d fallen for in the beginning…
The moment the thought surfaced, Juliet startled herself. What was she thinking? This was
Asher’s closest friend.
Juliet hurriedly shook her head, forcing the unrealistic fantasy out of her mind. That was when she noticed the wound on the back of Zachary’s hand. It had split open.
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“Zach, how did you hurt your hand? Don’t tell me Mr. Wilson hit you again?” She got up, fetched the first-aid kit, and returned to tend to his wound.
Zachary watched her as she carefully applied the medicine. Her pale face glowed warmly under the light.
As she bent forward, her collar dropped slightly, revealing her smooth, soft skin. The sight made it hard for him to look away.
This was the woman he had loved for over a decade. Even a simple smile from her could touch him, let alone this quick glimpse of her softness.
Zachary crossed his legs, hiding his reaction. All his focus fell on the small, gentle hand covering his. The same hand that had made him happy countless times in his dreams.
Once done, he couldn’t help himself and lightly tapped the top of her head. “Jules, you’re so good. How could there be anyone who doesn’t cherish you?
“Zach, you’re exaggerating. I’m just an ordinary person.”
“I’m telling the truth.” He looked at her intently, his gaze burning. “Jules, you’ve always been so capable. How many people can rely on themselves to buy a home?”
The compliment warmed Juliet’s heart. She lowered her head to drink her soup, hiding the sudden sting of emotion in her eyes.
It had been a long time since anyone had acknowledged her like this. In the Greene family, she was Mrs. Greene, an accessory to Asher. Everything about her was stamped with the Greene family name.
When her artwork won international awards, people only said, “Mrs. Greene is so talented”, or “Mrs. Greene is truly blessed.”
When she worked tirelessly to organize charity galas and secured massive sponsorships, people praised, “Mr. Greene is unstoppable with Mrs. Greene’s support.”
No one had ever said Juliet Stone was capable. As if everything she achieved could only have been done because of the title “Mrs. Greene.”
“Thank you too, Zach. You’re wonderful as well. You’ve always taken such good care of me,
she said.
“We’re friends, aren’t we?” Zachary smiled, changing the subject.
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