Upon giving it some thought, Julian agreed with Quinn. He said, “Being honest with the person you love is crucial. Thank you, Ms. Crawford. I’ll talk to my friend and tell him not to keep a secret anymore.”

Quinn smiled. “You don’t have to thank me. I was just sharing my thoughts. Everyone has differing opinions. There may be people who think lying is acceptable. Some of them are used to living in a lie.

“You can talk to your friend. If he doesn’t accept your suggestion, you don’t have to continue persuading him. You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.”

Julian felt awkward.

What would Quinn think of him if he were to tell her the truth?

He needed her to discover his true identity in the most natural way possible. He could explain everything to her afterward.

Upon finishing his breakfast, Julian felt much better.

Quinn asked, “Do you need more rest, Mr. Bucham?”

“It’s almost noon. I think I’ll head out for a stroll instead, and only take a nap afterward. My he