Chapter 556

Juliette rested her chin on her hand and turned to look at me, shrugging helplessly. "Joshua, a wise man doesn't return to where he got burned," she said. "You've learned your lesson—don't make the same mistake again." I chuckled and nodded, my gaze darkening slightly. "Alright." Surprised that I didn't argue, she raised an eyebrow and teased, "I think Sophia came to see you today to apologize for what happened before. Don't you even have the slightest second thought about it?" I shook my head, my expression unwavering. "No. It was over between us a long time ago." The lessons from my past life were more than enough. I wouldn't repeat the same mistakes. Juliette's lips curled into a smile, and she visibly relaxed. "That's the right mindset. A woman like Sophia isn't worth your time." I nodded in agreement and spoke softly. "Juliette, thank you." I was grateful for her helping me so selflessly in both my past life and this one. Juliette blinked, clearly not expecting my sudden