Chapter 630

"Yes," Julien said firmly, his expression serious. Amelia glanced at the panicked Helen, who seemed completely at a loss for how to react. Amelia took it all in, then turned to Julien. "It's getting late. Whatever it is, we can discuss it another time." With that, she took Helen's hand and walked away. Julien didn't follow or try to stop them. On the way home, Helen was drenched in cold sweat. The memory of what Julien had done earlier made her feel both afraid and humiliated. Her emotions were a tangled mess, and she had no idea how to face Amelia. Amelia, however, remained silent the entire way home, not asking Helen a single question. Once they got back, she spoke in her usual tone. "Watch some TV for a while. I'm going to start cooking." "Mom," Helen called softly, but Amelia didn't respond and went straight to the kitchen. Helen knew from past experience that Amelia was angry—very angry. Growing up, Helen rarely upset her parents, especially Amelia. However, when Amelia d