Seeing who it was, Scott pressed his lips together in mild disinterest.
“What is it?” He glanced at his younger brother, Julian.
Julian smirked. “Figured you weren’t asleep yet. I couldn’t sleep either, so I thought I’d come have a smoke with you.”
As he spoke, he pulled out a pack of cigarettes, handed one to his brother, then flicked open a lighter, lighting Scott’s cigarette before lighting his own. He took a slow drag.
“Why did Julissa leave?”
“Mm.”
Scott’s posture was lazy, making it clear he had no intention of explaining.
“Bro, are you serious? Still haven’t gotten the girl?”
Scott frowned. “Did you come here just to talk nonsense?”
“I told Mom and Dad that you’re dating.” Julian flicked off some ash with a grin.
“I planned on telling them after getting the marriage certif
