Chapter 631

Helen wasn't just hurt—she had been stripped to the bone, left battered and broken. That period was the darkest time in her life, a time when she constantly questioned where she had gone wrong. Was it a mistake to love someone? To dream of marriage with the person she loved? Only later did she learn that Julien had gone through a deep and unforgettable relationship himself—one that had left him scarred and broken. She didn't blame him. She blamed herself. "Mom, it's all in the past now. I'm fine. Nothing will happen," Helen mentioned, mustering a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Really, it's all over. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to feel sad. I promise, it's okay now." However, as she spoke, her eyes reddened, and tears began to fall again. She quickly wiped them away, forcing herself to keep smiling. Amelia's heart softened at the sight of Helen's vulnerability. As she answered, her tone became gentler. "And tonight? At the mall—what happened there?" Helen hesit