Chapter 267

The next day, Julien brought Shelmaine home to meet his parents. Beforehand, he had talked her through it, reassuring her that the most important thing was not to worry because his parents were very open-minded. Besides, they had raised such a wonderful son—and Josie, too. Shelmaine laughed. "You're so full of it." "Of course! I have the right to be proud. Don't you agree? I'm this great, and that's why you like me and want to marry me." Shelmaine felt overwhelmed with emotion and joy, on the verge of tears. However, she held back, worried about ruining her makeup. Julien kissed her forehead and said, "From now on, we'll be the happiest couple." "Yeah." Once they arrived and Shelmaine saw Julien's parents, her nervousness was obvious. While this wasn't her first marriage, it was her first time meeting a partner's parents. It was a different kind of anxiety—a fear of disappointing them. After some light conversation, Shelmaine spoke up, "I'm so sorry..." Julien squeezed her han