Chapter 505

After a while, Julien called. Helen answered absentmindedly, her thoughts consumed by what Josie had said—claiming he wasn't serious about her. Was he really just playing around? But the past few months didn't feel like a game to her. He had introduced her to his friends, and though he hadn't explicitly called her his girlfriend, he hadn't hidden their relationship either. His friends all seemed to understand what they were without him needing to say it aloud. "How's everything at home? Are you having fun? Julien asked. "Yes, I am," Helen replied in a lighthearted tone. "What about you?" "Noisy. Josie's kid is running wild." "How old is Josie's child?" "Not quite two. Still very young." "Is it a daughter?" "Yes. How did you know?" "Just a hunch," Helen answered. Julien chuckled. "Your hunch is spot on." After a brief pause, she asked, "How's your relationship with Josie?" "It's alright." "Can I ask you another question?" "Go ahead." She lay back on her bed, staring at t