JULIAN'S POV
Surprise washed over me, and I felt a surge of anger and disbelief. I couldn't believe I was seeing Jessica again, the same girl who had falsely accused me of rape, leading to my unjust nine-month stint in jail. The memories flooded back, along with the feelings of pain and humiliation which I had endured for so long.
Without a word, I dropped my tools and stormed out of the kitchen, my emotions threatening to consume me on the way. The betrayal and injustice I had faced were still raw, and seeing Jessica brought everything rushing back in my mind. I couldn't bear to be in the same room as her.
As I walked briskly towards the front door of the apartment, I could hear Mr. Johnson calling after me to wait, his voice filled with confusion and concern. But I couldn't bring myse
