Chapter 72

To Julie's surprise, Lucian didn't seem curious at all. For a moment, she felt an inexplicable sense of frustration in her chest and suddenly refused to see the man in front of her. She decisively issued a polite but firm request for him to leave. Lucian nodded slightly. "Get some rest. I'm heading back." He untied the apron and walked toward the entrance without hesitation. Out of courtesy, she followed him to the elevator before returning to her apartment. Once she stepped inside, she headed straight for the bathroom. Half an hour later, Julie emerged from the bathroom freshly showered. She walked through the living room when her eyes landed on a black coat draped over the couch. It was Lucian's coat. He'd forgotten it. She quickly picked up her phone and dialed his number. The call connected after just two rings. "Hello?" Lucian's voice came from the other end. Julie glanced at the coat and said, "You left your coat behind." There was a brief pause before Lucian chuckled