Chapter 650

Helen got dressed quickly, realizing her parents had already returned home. She needed to leave immediately. Whatever had happened between her and Julien the previous night was consensual—it didn't mean anything. As she moved to leave, Julien stopped her, grabbing her wrist. "I've asked the hotel staff to bring some clothes for you. Your pajamas are unwearable now." Her pajamas, damp from the night before, were still not dry. After a while, someone knocked on the door. Julien, wearing a bathrobe, opened it and brought in the clothes. They included everything, even undergarments. He handed them to Helen, who didn't hesitate. She quickly changed in front of him. After all, they had seen each other naked before—there was no reason to feel shy. Julien's throat tightened as his eyes lingered on her delicate skin, now marked with faint traces he had left the night before. He turned away abruptly, feeling an inexplicable heat rising within him. Helen wasn't oblivious to his gaze; she fel