Chapter 53

Julien stopped making jokes. After a pause, he said, "I'm just worried about you." Even though Samuel was around, Julien could still express his concern for Shelmaine. Samuel didn't show any expression, but he got up and said, "You two can continue to talk. I'm going out for a smoke." Then, he left. After the door closed, Julien continued to look at Shelmaine. Before he could speak, she interrupted him. "Mr. Gallagher, I've always considered you as a client, so you don't need to be so worried about me. Julien smiled gently. "I consider you as a friend. Does it make you uncomfortable?" Shelmaine sighed and said, "Mr. Gallagher, I have to be honest with you about my relationship with Samuel. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. Samuel and I have gotten a divorce. He's my ex-husband." Julien wasn't surprised. In fact, he had suspected it after hearing Samuel's words the other day. "I know." "You knew?" "Yeah, but it doesn't matter. What matters is that you're single now, so I ha