Chapter 544

The next morning, Julien left a note before heading off for his business trip. His calls and text messages reminding Helen to eat and rest well never ceased. He also never missed a single day of sending "good morning" and "good night". Helen thought he must still like her since he treated her so well. She had never been in a relationship before and was still a traditionalist. She had set her heart on a man like Julien and wanted a future with him together… Dating preceded marriage—wasn't that normal? She began to doubt herself, thinking there was something wrong with her. She no longer knew how many relationships had happy endings and made it to the altar. … On Wednesday evening, Julien called Helen to say there was a sudden change in plans and he wouldn't be back until the following Monday. After a brief pause, she replied, "Alright, got it. Take care." He grunted in acknowledgment, and a moment of silence lingered between them. Finally, he broke the silence. "Lennie, don't work