Chapter 192

As soon as Shelmaine exited the private room, she felt lost and disoriented, her eyes vacant and unfocused. She stepped into the elevator, forgetting to press the button for her floor. By the time she realized her mistake, the elevator had already stopped on the third floor, and a few people entered, pushing her into the corner. An uncomfortable mix of hot and cold washed over her. With her head down, she finally reached the first floor and stepped out of the elevator. Only then did she remember to call Julien. She dialed his number, and he picked up quickly, worry lacing his voice as he asked where she was. "I'm out running errands," she replied. "Was it inconvenient for you to answer just now when I called you?" "Yeah, sorry." Shelmaine hesitated, not wanting to worry Julien further with the details. "No need to apologize. Are you done? Should I come pick you up?" "No, it's fine," she said, not feeling presentable in her current state. She wanted to go home first, take a show