Chapter 29 Six Years +2 Bonus Veronica's face turned ugly at those words . What did that bitch mean ? How dare she mock her ! When Veronica heard movement in the hallway , she quickly put the phone back where it belonged and stepped aside . Maxen and Natalie walked into the office . He glanced up and frowned slightly . " You're out of the hospital ? " " Yeah , the doctor said I'm fine . Just need to rest for a few days . " Veronica walked over to him . When she saw him sit down in his office chair and pick up his phone , she quickly changed the subject . " Felix hasn't seen you in a while , Max . Want to grab lunch together ? " He didn't open his call history , just checked the company work group chat and made a sound of agreement . " Sure . " Veronica's face lit up with joy . Meanwhile , Lyra hung up the phone and headed to the restaurant to meet Julian . She saw Julian already waiting at their table , so she quickened her pace and approached . " Sorry , I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long ? " " Just a few minutes , no big deal . " Julian put down his coffee cup and sent the recovered security footage to her phone . " Good 1/4 22:06 Chapter 29 Six Years +2 +2 Bonus thing whoever deleted this footage wasn't a pro , or it would've taken much longer to recover . " Lyra looked at the complete surveillance video on her phone and looked up . " Thanks . Oh , and how much was your jacket ? I'll pay you back the full price . " She felt pretty bad that the jacket he'd lent her got thrown away by Maxen like that . Julian seemed to have expected this , raising an eyebrow with a slight smile . " You don't need to pay me back . It's just a piece of clothing . I honestly thought you wouldn't call , so I'm glad I could help you out . At least now , I can tell Edmund I kept my promise to him . " Lyra smiled back , " Once I officially transfer , I'll go visit him . " Julian looked puzzled . " Transfer ? " Before she could answer , a familiar voice came from behind them . " Felix , slow down . " Lyra's expression froze as she turned around . She saw Felix running happily ahead while Veronica and Maxen strolled into the restaurant at a leisurely pace . Of all the restaurants in the city , it had to be this one . Veronica wore a custom purple slip dress with sky - high heels , 2/4 22:06 Chapter 29 Six Years her makeup flawless as she walked arm - in - arm with Maxen . They looked like the perfect couple . +2 Bonus Lyra watched the scene unfold , and even though she'd expected this , her heart still gave a sharp little stab . She'd spent six years never being able to stand openly by Maxen's side like that , but Veronica had managed it in just six months . Maybe those six years really had been a waste of Maxen's time . Maxen's gaze shifted and landed on Lyra and Julian sitting by the window . He slowed his steps , his brows furrowing slightly . Veronica noticed and followed his line of sight . A barely detectable coldness flashed in her eyes before she linked her arm through Maxen's . " Isn't that Dr. Sheppard with Mr. Quinn ? Max , are they on a date ? Should we go say hello ? " At that moment , Lyra's eyes met Maxen's . Without changing his expression , Maxen looked away as if she were a complete stranger . " Let's just eat , " he said flatly . Veronica's eyes sparkled with amusement . As she followed Maxen's steps , she glanced back at Lyra with a look full of challenge and triumph . Lyra just sat there , speechless . 1 T 3/4 22:06 Chapter 29 Six Years your +2 Bonus " Lyra , I hope you don't mind me asking , but what's relationship with Mr. Hawthorne ? " Julian had been wanting to ask this question for a while . He could tell there was something complicated going on between her and Maxen . Lyra snapped back to reality and pressed her lips together . " He and I … We don't have any relationship . " Julian could tell she didn't want to talk about it , so he dropped the subject . As they were saying goodbye outside the restaurant , Lyra suddenly called out to him , " Julian , there's actually something I'd like your help with . I'll treat you to dinner sometime . " Julian didn't even hesitate . " I'd be happy to help . " Shortly after Julian left , she got a text from Maxen . Maxen : [ Come to the parking garage . ] 4/4 Write your comment 1 Gifts