After breakfast, Elara wasted no time in dragging Julian D'Argento away, ignoring Leo’s protests. Leo sighed in exasperation as he watched his sister gleefully whisk Julian away. Shaking his head, he turned back to face his parents, who were both smiling at him.
His mother tilted her head slightly, studying Julian’s retreating figure before turning to Leo. “You look… happier than I’ve ever seen you,” she mused, before tilting her head. “But tell me, dear, have you known Julian D’Argento before? There’s something familiar about him.”
Leo chuckled softly. “Mom, you wouldn’t believe it, but Julian D’Argento is actually Julian West—my childhood and teenhood best friend.”
His mother gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. “Julian West? That little shy boy?”
Leo nodded, his smile widening. “Th
