Chapter 4

Julian was venting.

I bit my lip and kept my mouth shut.

Afterward, he got dressed.

I lay there, still, watching his shadowy figure in the darkness.

He got dressed, stood by the bed for a while, and stayed silent.

Then, I heard the sound of running water and his footsteps moving around in the bathroom.

The door opened, then closed behind him.

The room fell silent again.

I lay in the darkness, staring at the ceiling, completely still.

His warmth still lingered on my skin.

Now, all that remained between us was this cold, mutual cooperation.

I closed my…