S2| 3. The Debate

"Have you ever loved me?"  Julian asked in a low, emphatic tone.

While clenching her fists, Mia forced her stiff head to move. "I never loved you, Sir."

"Nonsense!" The man's rebuke succeeded in making the girl hold her breath. “You obviously have the same feelings as me, Mia. Several times, I saw it in your eyes. But, why do you always deny?”

"It's just your imagination, Sir. I never had that kind of feeling. Our relationship is only limited to subordinate and superior."

"Lie!"

A second later, Julian clutched his head and grimaced. "If you never love me, then why are you always faithful to be by my side?"

“Because I owe to the Evans family. It is my duty to help you in any trouble."

Hearing such an excuse, the man shook his head and sighed. "Impossible. You even cried when I almost died. Your kindness and concern are not only because of obedience, Mia, but because of love,” he said in a pitiful tone. The