Chapter 22

Julian thought for a long minute before he answered her question. "I used to like her, yes, but that was in the past. After being with you, I slowly came to like you more. I see her as just a friend." Hearing the word "friend" made Saoirse remember their kiss at the haunted house. Did friends kiss? A bitter smile crossed her face. "If Georgina hadn't come back, I'd probably still be living in my own world, thinking your love was as cold and restrained as it seemed. You say you liked me, but I never felt your love. All I feel is your concern and care for Georgina. If your love for her was just friendship, then mine must be less than that. Julian, stop deluding yourself—you've never liked me." Bjoern and Madeline exchanged looks of shock and sadness, realizing from Saoirse's words that her pain was much deeper than she let on. Julian on the other end was left speechless. Saoirse didn't think she would say the words she kept inside. When she noticed her parents' concerned expressi