As he spoke, he stood up and began clearing the empty bowls and plates.
"Let me get that..." Josie Quinn reached for the chopsticks, but Julian Ford didn't stop, and their hands brushed against each other.
Josie instinctively pulled back, but Julian Ford caught her hand.
He tightened his grip bit by bit, as if by doing so, he could hold onto her for a lifetime.
"Julian..."
Josie Quinn didn't want to make things awkward, so she just said his name as a reminder.
Upon hearing her voice, the darkness in Julian Ford's eyes finally dispersed.
A gentle smile appeared on his handsome face. "I'll take care of it. Don't want Cece's hands getting dirty."
Only then did he naturally let go of her hand.
Josie Quinn also stood up to help clear the table.
After taking the dishes out, Julian Ford quickly returned to the room.
