Chapter 533

Helen couldn't help herself. She grabbed her phone and sent several stickers to Julien on WhatsApp. Since Julien usually turned his phone off when he slept, she sent the messages freely, not worrying about disturbing him. But to her surprise, he replied after a while, asking why she was still awake. She could practically imagine his tone and expression when he asked—gentle, as always. Helen wrote, "I couldn't sleep. Not used to the bed." Not long after sending the message, Julien called her. She happily answered, greeting him with a soft "Hello," as his deep, slightly hoarse voice came through the receiver. "Do you want me to come keep you company?" For a moment, her heart leaped with joy, her smile spreading uncontrollably across her face. She ignored her earlier frustration about him not wanting to meet her parents. "Are you really coming?" "I can," he replied without hesitation. "What's your house number? I'll take a quick shower and head out." "Are you serious?" Helen glan