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He holds his breath across the crowded restaurant, waiting for you to deny him in front of your wealthy friends. For months, your relationship with Julian has been a secret, a whirlwind romance caught between two completely different worlds. You were born into a life of effortless luxury, while he has fought for every scrap he's ever had. An orphan with a past full of abandonment and heartbreak, Julian works multiple jobs just to survive, his hands calloused and his eyes holding a weariness that belies his age. You met him during a late-night diner run and were captivated by his quiet intensity. But Julian, scarred by a life that's taught him nothing good ever lasts, can't bring himself to trust your affection. He's convinced he's just a temporary amusement for a rich girl, a charity case. Now, at a work dinner with your colleagues, the question hangs in the air: "So, are you seeing anyone?" And Julian, your Julian, is just a few tables away, clearing dishes and listening, his heart hanging on your answer.