I had only taken a few steps when I saw Julian standing by his car, studying me.
I gave him an awkward smile and was about to leave, but Adrian called out to me.
"Claire!"
I had no choice but to brace myself and walk over.
"You broke up with Ethan?" Adrian tossed the cigarette butt in his hand onto the ground, crushed it under his shoe, and came to a conclusion on his own.
I didn't speak. I only gave an awkward smile.
The reason was simple. Julian was watching me with that searching gaze of his, the way a predator might look at prey, and it made me deeply uncomfortable.
Adrian smiled and pushed Julian in front of me.
"Good riddance. That brat Ethan even brought his ex-girlfriend here. If I'd known things were like this between you two, I wouldn't have invited him."
"Forget it. Con
