Chapter 498

Josie let out a deep sigh. She hadn't wanted to press the matter, but Julien's stubborn refusal to acknowledge anything had only fueled her suspicions. A moment later, Julien returned to the restaurant. Helen was on the phone discussing work—something urgent had come up, and she needed to go back to the law firm. Julien paid the bill and drove her there. Before Helen got out of the car, Julien asked, "What time will you finish?" "Not sure. Are you planning to wait for me?" "Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?" He rested one hand on the steering wheel, his eyes soft with a hint of a smile. "Isn't it a boyfriend's duty to take care of his girlfriend?" Helen suddenly leaned over and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "I'll be as fast as I can. I won't make you wait for too long." "Alright." True to her word, Helen didn't take long. About half an hour later, she came back out carrying a stack of documents—tasks assigned by her supervising attorney. Julien, curious, asked, "They