Chapter 55

Julie was surprised as if she'd heard something unbelievable. "Huh? Are you going to help me carry everything upstairs?" "What else?" Julie gave an embarrassed smile and quickly led them toward the elevator. She rented a unit on the 19th floor. Though the building's exterior and surroundings were less than ideal, her one-bedroom apartment was warm and cozy. It was a snug little nest that perfectly held her dreams and hopes. But for two men over six feet tall, the space felt cramped. Just standing in the living room made the room seem smaller and almost stifling. "This place is way too small, Juju," Blaine remarked. "It's not for me living alone." "But it'll be inconvenient when I come to visit." Julie sighed helplessly at his words. No one had ever said anything about visiting. With that thought in mind, she turned toward Lucian. He'd said nothing from the moment he'd stepped into the apartment. Instead, he wandered around and inspected the place. When Julie saw him head tow