“Deirdre!” The man hugged Julia, and he sounded anxious. The faint fragrance he wore and the smell of his sweat tickled her nostrils, but she did not find it disgusting.

Julia was stunned for a moment, but Tobey suddenly realized something. He released Julia and asked with a frown. “Who are you? Why are you inside my house?”

“I…” It was only then Julia came around to her senses. She realized that he was Deirdre’s boyfriend, and her face turned red. Biting her lips, she said, “I’m Julia. I’m De