Chapter 144

Helen ran out of the restaurant and hailed a taxi by the roadside. Only after getting in did she breathe a sigh of relief. "My goodness, that was terrifying. What just happened?" she mumbled, puzzled by Zac's sudden confession. She instinctively took out her phone to look at her reflection. Her face, in her eyes, was the epitome of ugliness. Normally, men would steer clear of her. She wondered why anyone would express affection towards her. Moreover, one can usually sense whether someone harbors feelings for them. Despite Zac's declarations, Helen felt no such affection from him. Coupled with her lack of romantic interest in Zac, she had decisively left. The taxi smoothly arrived at the Newton residence. After paying the fare, Helen stepped out of the car. As she entered the yard, she bumped into Chandler, who had just returned home. Seeing her preoccupied look, Chandler asked, "What happened to you? You look like you've lost your soul." Helen looked up and shook her head. "It's n