Chapter 45

Meanwhile, Julien was speaking to Samuel. Samuel had noticed Shelmaine and Isabelle, and he was surprised to find that Julien was friends with Shelmaine. Samuel asked calmly, "Are you with your friends?" "We coincidentally bumped into each other," Julien said, smiling lightly. He glanced at Shelmaine and then said, "When are you returning to South Haven?" Samuel said, "In two days or so. It's not confirmed." "Let's meet up tomorrow, then." "Sure." Samuel paused, then continued, "You're friends with the girl?" "Yes." "Just friends?" Samuel asked, looking at Julien. Julien said calmly, "Yeah. For now." He paused, then continued, "A few months ago, I was on a business trip to South Haven when I accidentally rear-ended her car. That's how we met." "Rear-ended? Was it serious?" Samuel asked, his expression grim. He was frowning. Julien said casually, "It was fine, it wasn't serious. But she's pregnant, so I was worried that something might happen to her." Samuel pursed his