Chapter 99: Finally Letting Go

"What’s going on with you? What secrets are you hiding from me between you and your wife that you need to discuss behind my back? It’s not like I’m dying to know about your marital issues," Arlia said with a smile. "It’s nothing, just some personal matters," Steve replied. "What kind of personal matters? Is it about Julie?" Arlia asked, and Steve nodded. "Yes, I just wanted to let you know that you don’t need to wait anymore. Julie has left San Diego—she’s no longer here," Steve said. Arlia was stunned. He couldn’t believe that Julie had suddenly left. He was completely caught off guard by the news. "What? How could she just leave out of the blue? Where did she go? Do you know where Julie ran off to? Tell me now!" Arlia demanded, his previous carefree demeanor replaced by urgency. Steve simply pushed him aside and sat down with a blank expression. "Yes, she’s gone, but I think you should let her go. After all, forcing something never leads to anything good, and your relationship