Chapter 594

Shelmaine and Caitlyn chatted briefly, making plans to go camping together over the weekend. Shelmaine agreed and ended the call. Just then, the door to the private room opened—it was Josie and her family arriving. Tonight's gathering had been arranged with the Gallagher family, and Julien was the last to show up. Among everyone present, he was the only one who had come alone. Over the past six months, Josie had barely seen him. Ever since his breakup, Julien had become elusive, unpredictable, and completely consumed by work. His moods were harder to read than ever, and he was even less approachable. Even Josie, his own sister, found it difficult to get close to him. The only exception was when he was around the children in the family—he showed patience with them and even managed a rare smile. However, the rest of the time, he was cold and distant, behaving like an unyielding block of ice. Josie couldn't help but wonder whether his change had anything to do with that woman. Julie