Chapter 541

Elodie still didn't believe Julien's words and wanted to say something more, but he stood up. "It's getting late—you should get some rest. I'll head upstairs." With that, he went upstairs. His footsteps faded into the distance. She sat on the sofa, letting out a deep sigh as she watched his retreating figure. A sense of helplessness washed over her. Judging by his look, anyone could tell he hadn't truly moved on. However, what could he do about it? Spend the rest of his life unmarried because of Shelmaine? … That night, Elodie and Alan discussed Julien's matters in their room. Alan was reading the newspaper with his reading glasses on, while Elodie sighed heavily and asked him for his advice. Alan's gaze never left the newspaper. "What can we do?" "That's why I'm asking you! Quick, think of something. We can't let him go on like this." "Give him some time." "How much longer? Until we're in our coffins before he gives us a grandchild?" He gave her a sideways glance. "Nonsense!