Chapter 545

Helen picked it up and answered in a raspy voice. "Do you like it?" Julien asked. She gazed at the bouquet on the coffee table. There were still water droplets on the rose petals, giving off a subtle fragrance that gradually filled the room. "Did you send them?" "Yeah." "Why so sudden?" "I want to make you happy." Feeling touched, Helen remained silent. "Sorry, something came up. I promised I'd return on Wednesday or Thursday…" Julien continued. "Don't worry—I'm not upset. Focus on your work." Helen completely understood and supported him. She wouldn't be upset just because he had to return later than promised. "Do you like them?" "Yeah." She loved flowers just as much as most girls, not to mention gifted ones. "Lennie, I'll be back as soon as possible." She grunted in response. Just as he was about to speak, she heard someone call him. Seeing him busy at this hour, she didn't want to bother him. She said, "Go ahead with work, and we'll talk after you're done. I shall not d